Water-Works! Temperance Readings

Water-Works! Temperance Readings

Robert Overton

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia social y cultural
ISBN:
9781148195230
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Water-Works! Temperance Readings offers a fascinating glimpse into the temperance movement of the 19th century. Authored by Robert Overton, this collection presents a series of readings designed to promote abstinence from alcohol and advocate for the benefits of a sober lifestyle. The book provides moral instruction and persuasive arguments against alcohol consumption, reflecting the social concerns and reform efforts of its time.These readings showcase the rhetoric and strategies employed by temperance advocates, shedding light on the cultural and social dynamics of the era. By examining the narratives and arguments presented in Water-Works!, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding the temperance movement and its impact on society. This work serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform and the ongoing debate surrounding alcohol and its effects.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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