003 - The Principal Causes of the Social Evil

Save the Girls is a powerful anti-white-slavery novel from 1880 by reformed gambler Mason Long. This compelling work addresses the dark realities of prostitution, illuminating the plight of young women from diverse backgrounds who fall victim to the seductive allure of city life. Through poignant vignettes, such as The Evils of Dancing - Sad Results of a Public Ball, readers are introduced to innocent characters like Marie, who, while seeking harmless fun, encounter predatory sporting men lurking in the shadows of social gatherings. Longs passionate crusade against this social evil reveals the tragic consequences of a society that often turns a blind eye to such injustices. - Summary by Grant Hurlock