Five Letters To My Neighbor Smith, Touching The Fifteen Gallon Jug: With A Preface And Postscript
"Five Letters To My Neighbor Smith, Touching The Fifteen Gallon Jug," with a Preface and Postscript, delves into the heated debates surrounding temperance in 19th-century America. Authored by O. B. with a preface and postscript by Samuel Griswold Goodrich, this collection of letters offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral landscape of a nation grappling with the consequences of alcohol consumption.
Addressed to a fictional "Neighbor Smith," the letters passionately advocate for temperance, employing both reason and moral persuasion to sway public opinion. This work provides valuable insights into the arguments and rhetoric used by temperance advocates during a pivotal period in American history, highlighting the social, economic, and personal impacts of alcohol abuse. The inclusion of a preface and postscript adds further context and perspective to the discussions.
Readers interested in social history, the temperance movement, or 19th-century American literature will find this collection both informative and engaging.
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