This book is by an local author and is all about Joplin's sin spots and rowdy ruffians during it's raunchiest heydays. If you got to hear Jill at Reference give her program on the Bad Girls of Joplin, this is similar in content. It covers prostitutes, drinking, and bad guys and girls galore. One of the best parts is the quotes regarding Mr. Cox, an early settler in Joplin who lost his bid for surveyor. I will just say it was because, in part, due to some sexual shenanigans, and he makes a joke based on his last name. I've read some of Larry's other books on the history of the area and really enjoyed them. Larry is even going to do a presentation for Adult Summer Reading as part of our grand finale!
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