The History of Prostitution - Its Extent, Causes and Effects Throughout the World - Being an Official Report to the Board of Alms-House Governors of the City of New York

Often referred to as "the world's oldest profession", prostitution is the common term meaning the engagement in sexual activity in exchange for money or another form of payment.

This vintage book explores the history of prostitution from ancient times to the turn of the twentieth century, exploring its roots in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere.

Contents include: "The Jews", "Prostitution Coeval with Society", "Prostitutes in the Eighteen Century B.C.", "Tamar and Judah", "Legislation of, Moses", "Syrian Women", "Rites of Moloch", "Groves", "Social Condition of Jewish Harlots", "Description by Solomon", "The Jews of Babylon", "Egypt Syria, and Asia Minor", etc.

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive.

It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.