The story of Nellie Spencer, in her own words, who worked as a prostitute in the early 1900's in several mining towns throughout Colorado, including Silverton. The book also delves into the larger story of "sporting" in Colorado.
Bird's book focuses on Silverton's very own notorious red light district: Blair Street.
MacKell's well-renowned book tells the whole story of prostitution in Colorado, from the start to the end. Silverton is included in the history.