The Harlot's Handbook
(Author) Hallie Rubenhold'Harris's List' was a best-seller of the 18th century shifting 250,000 copies. An annual 'guide book', it detailed the names and 'specialities' of London's prostitutes. Hallie Rubenhold has collected the funniest, rudest and most surreal entries penned by Jack Harris in this book.
Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold is a British author, social historian, and broadcaster. She is best known for her works that focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries, shedding light on their experiences and struggles. Rubenhold's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, bringing forgotten stories to life with empathy and nuance.
Her most notable work is "The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper," a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed book that reexamines the lives of the victims of the infamous serial killer through a feminist lens. Rubenhold's work has had a significant impact on the true crime and historical nonfiction genres, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the importance of centering marginalized voices in historical storytelling.
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