Ethel Vale: The White Slave (1910)

By Guy Fitch Phelps and Rev. Guy F. Phelps

Book Overview

Ethel Vale: The White Slave is a novel written by Guy Fitch Phelps in 1910. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ethel Vale who is forced into the world of prostitution and slavery. Ethel comes from a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age and left to the care of her unscrupulous uncle. Her uncle, who is a gambler and a womanizer, sells her into slavery to pay off his debts.Ethel is taken to a brothel in a foreign country where she is forced to work as a prostitute. She is subjected to physical and emotional abuse by the brothel owner and his associates. Ethel is determined to escape and with the help of a sympathetic doctor, she manages to flee the brothel.Ethel's journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty as she tries to make her way back to her homeland. She is pursued by her captors who are determined to bring her back to the brothel. Along the way, Ethel meets a kind-hearted man who helps her and eventually falls in love with her.The novel is a powerful indictment of the white slave trade, which was prevalent in the early 20th century. It highlights the plight of young women who were forced into prostitution and slavery and the need for society to take action against this evil trade.Overall, Ethel Vale: The White Slave is a gripping and emotional tale of one woman's struggle for freedom and justice. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120278651
• ISBN13: 9781120278654
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"