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A Subtle Adversary throws a small-town fight for the heart of Callitso County into sharp relief, where a reform-minded teacher tests a respected farmer and his family.
In mid-1875 Illinois, a prosperous farm family meets a new schoolteacher who arrives with strong beliefs and a calm, magnetic presence. The struggle over education, temperance, and authority unfolds in the everyday drama of family life and local politics. The result is a portrait of a community wrestling with change, duty, and what it means to be seen as right by your neighbors.
The story blends personal loyalties with public conflict, showing how a single decision can ripple through marriages, schools, and town halls. It asks how far conviction should go before it divides the very people it aims to guide.
- Meet a determined teacher whose reformist stance clashes with long-held assumptions.
- Watch family dynamics hinge on questions of trust, influence, and independence.
- Follow small-town politics as primary conventions and local loyalties collide.
- Experience a historical setting that uses humor, tension, and moral questions to explore community life.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong character interplay and a keen eye for the politics of everyday life.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Elizabeth Oakford, a Maine prohibitionist and anti-saloon advocate who finds herself teaching in an Illinois community largely in favor of licensing saloons. The author situates Elizabeth's work within the broader historical context of the temperance movement in the United States during the late 19th century. Despite facing opposition from many in the community, including the father of her students, Elizabeth remains steadfast in the belief that the evils of alcohol must be stopped. As she works to convince the townsfolk of the dangers of excessive drinking and the importance of temperance, she uncovers the extent to which the forces behind the saloon industry will go to preserve their profits, ultimately leading her to take action that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and the community. This book delves into the complex social and moral issues surrounding alcohol consumption during this transformative era in American history, exploring the personal and societal costs of addiction and the challenges faced by those who fought to combat its devastating effects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330801741_0
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