As Jekyl and Hyde state in this book's Prologue: "Prostitution is as old as time itself. It has been defined in a number of different ways, depending on the country, the law, and the strength of the women's liberation movement. Webster's definition of prostitution is 'the act of selling, offering to sell, or paying for, a mutually agreed upon sexual encounter between two consenting adults.' Masters and Johnsons' define a prostitute as 'a person who, for immediate payment in money or valuables, will engage in sexual activity with any other person, known or unknown, who meets minimal requirements as to gender, age, cleanliness, sobriety, ethnic group and health.'
"To assist those looking for this type of relationship, several pleasure guides were published in the late 1800s in the US and Europe, describing the honest houses and safe locations, and warning of rip-offs and dangers. These guides offered the same type of information that your hosts, Jekyl and Hyde, hope to bring to you in their desire to make your travels, desires and fantasies more numerous and memorable.
"Many of the previous guides covered only one city or country. A few of the more popular and well-known guides were found in many a gentleman's vest pocket... These 'Sporting Guides' helped many a traveling stranger find the girl of his dreams, while keeping him out of harm's way, and reducing adultery. Several of the more popular ones lasted through several reprints, growing with each new edition. Only after consensual arrangements between two mature adults were declared illegal in every state except Nevada did these guides slowly fade away and go underground.
"Jekyl and Hyde will show you the legal locations of Brothels and Bordellos throughout the world, as well as other commercial sex locations they have named Sinbins. They will tell you of the dangers, as well as warning you against con-games, scam parlors and cheats. They will also furnish you with a list of Dance Halls, Cabarets, Massage Parlors, Hostess Bars, Barber Shops, Swing Clubs and Sex Clubs."
This book lists reams of pertinent information which will be of great assistance to the horny adventurer, with sections on Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean Islands & the Antilles, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Scandinavia, South America, and the United States. It includes "prices, safety, the best, the worst, most expensive, cheapest, and where to find the majority of single girls in the world." It's the latest and most comprehensive addition to a proud tradition of carnal travelogues, and no rake, libertine, or profligate should leave home without it!
