''The Sons of Temperance Offering for 1853'' is a book written by Timothy Shay Arthur, an American author and editor. The book is a collection of short stories and essays aimed at promoting the temperance movement, which advocated for the abstinence from alcohol. The stories in the book focus on the negative effects of alcohol on individuals and society, and the benefits of sobriety. The book also includes poems, songs, and speeches related to the temperance movement. Overall, ''The Sons of Temperance Offering for 1853'' is a historical artifact that provides insight into the social and cultural values of 19th-century America, particularly with regard to the temperance movement.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.