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Highlights
- A rowdy red-light district, secret tunnels, and scathing newspaper editorials.
- About the Author: This is Susan Johnson's third book about her adopted hometown of Flagstaff.
- 128 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Wicked
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Book Synopsis
A rowdy red-light district, secret tunnels, and scathing newspaper editorials.
Once home to sheep herders and ranchers, the railroad brought a new breed of pioneer to Flagstaff. Entrepreneurs and outlaws alike flocked to the growing town, some finding success and others finding their end at Greenwood Cemetery. When saloons and bawdy houses rebelled against new blue laws, quick-thinking mayor Thomas E. Pollock found a compromise that appeased most locals. Incorrigible characters like Commodore Perry Owens and Ben Doney could be found in town at the Parlor Saloon, while Dutch May Prescott kept the red-light district in the black.
Author Susan Johnson uncovers the weird and wicked side of Flagstaff.
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A rowdy red-light district, secret tunnels and scathing newspaper editorials
About the Author
This is Susan Johnson's third book about her adopted hometown of Flagstaff. While she has lived a conventional life, Susan enjoys rummaging through the hidden secrets and dusty corners of the town's past. She especially likes uncovering the quirky, haunted and wicked tales. When not sitting at her computer, Susan can be found out on the trails with her faithful corgi, Shimmer. She also helps her son, Nick, out with Freaky Foot Tours and enjoys walking historic downtown in the moonlight.