Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction xi
5. ONE. Ardent Adventurers and Borderland Beauties 1
6. TWO. Eros and Dominion 22
7. THREE. Intimacy and Subjugation 51
8. FOUR. Turbulent Prairie Homes 76
9. FIVE. Slip-knot Marriages and Patchwork Nests 109
10. SIX. Iniquitous Partners 133
11. Conclusion 163
12. Notes 167
13. Bibliographical Commentary 213
14. Index 237