Brougham Bruce (8 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First. Brown cloth, titling on front cover in black. No DJ. A VG maybe near fine unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Second Printing. Spine has some light foxing, and fading. Corners are lightly bumped.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This non-fiction book examines the enduring impact of Prohibition in the US. The author takes a balanced approach, weighing claims by prohibitionists against countervailing arguments. The author begins by noting how the push to prohibit alcohol gained steam in the early 20th century, culminating in the ratification of the 18th Amendment in 1919. Chapter by chapter, the text investigates various claims regarding Prohibition's effects on drunkenness, poverty, crime, employment, corruption and other areas, drawing on data from the period. It challenges the notion that Prohibition improved these elements of society. The book also examines the role of Canada's experience with Prohibition as a parallel case study. Considering the arguments of both supporters and opponents of Prohibition, this book aims to help readers understand the complex history of the era. 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.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xliv, 492pp, index, bibliography, bw ills, graphs. Blue cloth, no jacket. Ex-Queensland Temperance League with their stamps on front endpapers and half-title, otherwise very nice. A look at Prohibition in the US presenting both the 'wet' and 'dry' views in many categories. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very Good with some light spottong to spine in a Very Good orange jacket. 2nd Printing. 492pp 12mo. Alcohol.

HARD BACK BLUE. Condition: GOOD. JACKET: WORN DJ. FIRST ED. good cover and spine. light staining to DJ. signs of previous water soiling to rear cover of DJ. discoloring to spine of DJ. light wear to endpapers. water soiling to top right corner between the title page and the illustrations page. pages are clean. black illustrations. DATE PUBLISHED: 1930 EDITION: FIRST ED 492.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed and signed by the author. Second printing. xliv, 492 pp. Hardcover, bound in blue cloth. Some spotting on the binding. Fisher was the champion of Prohibition within his profession [economics] promoting the claims that Prohibition would reduce crime, improve the moral fabric of society, and increase productivity and the standard of living. Signed by Author(s).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 398, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 398 398.