John B. Gough, the Apostle of Cold Water

By William Carlos Martyn and Carlos Martyn

Book Overview

""John B. Gough: The Apostle Of Cold Water"" is a biographical book written by Carlos Martyn that tells the life story of John B. Gough, a prominent American lecturer and temperance advocate of the 19th century. The book chronicles Gough's early life, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual conversion to the temperance movement. It also explores his career as a public speaker, his travels across the United States and Europe, and his efforts to promote the benefits of abstaining from alcohol. The book provides a detailed account of Gough's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his colleagues, and his followers. Through this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the temperance movement and its impact on American society during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163104310
• ISBN13: 9781163104316
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"