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History of a Zoological Temperance Convention

History of a Zoological Temperance Convention

Edward Hitchcock

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781148918358
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'History of a Zoological Temperance Convention' is a fascinating allegorical tale by Edward Hitchcock, originally published in 1864. This unique work presents a fictional convention of animals discussing the merits of temperance, offering a satirical commentary on human society and the burgeoning temperance movement of the 19th century. Hitchcock’s creative approach uses anthropomorphic animals to debate the issues of alcohol consumption and its societal impact, providing readers with a thought-provoking perspective on the social reforms of the time.Through witty dialogues and engaging characters, the book explores the arguments for and against temperance, reflecting the diverse opinions prevalent during this period. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever use of animal allegory to address serious social issues, making it a relevant and insightful read for those interested in history, social reform, and the temperance movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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