Tragedies of the White Slave

"Tragedies of the White Slave" by H. M. Lytle is a series of true tales, written in the early 1900s, that reveals the terrible ways innocent young women were tricked into human trafficking. Created to spotlight the awful truth about this crime, the book tells different stories of the experiences of young women trapped in the web of exploitation. Lytle, who worked as a special investigator, looked into these victims' lives to make people aware of the need to keep vulnerable people safe. Readers learn unsettling numbers about the many young girls in Chicago who fell victim to human trafficking and the book uses a serious voice. It begins with an introduction to the need for awareness, highlighting the tragic fate for many young girls pulled into the degraded lives. The first story is about a trusting young woman tricked and mistreated at a maternity home, showing how trust can lead to ruin. This sad experience previews other tragedies, explaining the depth of sadness and lost identity faced by the victims.