Peg Boy
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.12 (709 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1482012146 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 366 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The boy named Kim, suddenly becomes Timothy, what gives?" This customer likely bought an older original version of the book from a second party vendor and was sent a copy which had no page numbers and was erratically printed. . From the AuthorIn response to the existing one-star review, take a "Look Inside" and judge for yourself to see if the quality of writing matches the opinion given! Be especially concerned with the review that states: "the story was ok, but the type was all over the page, words missing or printed backwards,no page numbers
Boys were trained to service customers by wearing wooden peg of gradually increasingly size. The custom was brought to the West by seamen who had grown fond of such pleasures. This is the story of Santiago Cali, one such boy.. San Francisco became notorious for its lawlessness, its gambling casinos, and its bordellos and madams. Those who operated establishments there, refused to abide by the gradually encroaching law and order being established by the other parts of town. The Barbary Coast became a part of California's history and San Francisco's heritage. The Barbary Coast was an area near the waterfront that law enforcers found almost impossible to control. For along the Barbary Coast any vice could be bought. These houses were often operated by unscrupulous and ruthless men who provided the boys with drugs, thereby chaining them by their addictions. Many unorthodox ways of life were allowed during the early days of the California Gold Rush. Peg-hous
it's like a cross between the two - a literary compromise Amazon Customer Although not technically 'historical fiction', it is a unique fictional tale, inspired by historical elements. This book is as unique as "Hogg" and "A Natural Lizard Activity". In fact, it's like a cross between the two - a literary compromise, combining the romance and love of the latter, with a little of the brutality found in the former. Berube has worked hard to create an amazing story in a genre that lacks many talented authors. The only criticism I have is t. "Darker sides to the wild west" according to Tony. I am not all that familiar with the historical Barbary Coast, though I did know it was known for lawlessness during the gold rush era. This book details the sex trade as experienced through a young boy during that time. Though this is a work of fiction, I have no doubt that it is based upon what truly happened during that time. It was heartbreaking, but the ending gives hope for at least a few of the boys. This is not a light read, but it is worth reading.. Amazon Customer said One Star. This was not a historical novel, it was pornography.