02410cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000210012624500120014726400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550801890037652013050056553400450187065300270191565300400194265300300198285600430201299900170205536711UtSlPG20260610133834.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a32013062  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMann, Richard F.10aHookers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-12  aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Erica Altschul and the
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https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made
available by Randy A. Riddle.  a"Hookers" by Richard F. Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the notable border town of Juarez, where we follow the journey of Pearl Jones, a young woman who arrives seeking to make a quick profit in the oldest profession while navigating the gritty realities of life as a sex worker. The book delves into the lives of its characters, capturing their struggles and ambitions amidst the chaotic environment of vice and desperation.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Pearl, fresh off a train in El Paso with aspirations of finding success in a new, liberated environment. The opening scenes depict her interactions with other women in the trade, particularly Evelyn, who offers her guidance on navigating Juarez's nightlife. As Pearl begins to find her way, she quickly learns the ins and outs of the local scene, including the necessity of obtaining a permit from the police to work legally. The story sets a tone of camaraderie and survival among the women, while also hinting at the darker aspects of their choices as they party and hustle through the night. The chaos of Juarez, along with the characters’ backstories and ambitions, creates a vibrant yet sobering backdrop for the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aProstitutes -- Fiction  aCiudad Juárez (Mexico) -- Fiction  aEl Paso (Tex.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36711  c77551d77551