Isbn: 9780243408184 - The Temperance Reformation: Its History, from the Organization of the First Temperance Society to the Adoption of the Liquor Law of Maine, 1851; and ... Political Interest of the State of New Yor (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a historical narrative of the Temperance Movement in the 19th and 20th centuries in America. It begins with the founding of the first temperance organization in 1808 and continues through the various stages of the movement's development, including the adoption of the American Pledge of Total Abstinence in 1836, the rise of the Washingtonian Band in 1840, and the emergence of various orders of temperance reformers, such as the Sons and Daughters of Temperance, the Rechabites, and the Cadets. The book explores the motivations and challenges faced by temperance reformers, as well as the successes and setbacks of the movement. It also discusses the broader social and political context of the Temperance Movement, including its relationship to issues such as slavery and women's rights. The book provides valuable insights into the history of the Temperance Movement and its impact on American society. 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. …