Montana Madams

Men flooded to the Montana frontier for gold, furs, rich land, and jobs. Women followed, but their options were more limited. Here are stories of women who made a desperate choice, turning the law of supply and demand to their advantage. Many eked out a meager but independent existence; grit and business acumen brought remarkable wealth and influence—even respectability—to a few. From Alzada to Yaak, these enterprising women shaped Montana communities, in some cases helping to fund social programs and public education.

• | Author: Nan Parrett
• | Publisher: Farcountry Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 24, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/History
• | ISBN-10: 1560376341
• | ISBN-13: 9781560376347