Letter, On The State Of The Temperance Reform, To Caleb Stetson (1836)

By Lucius Manlius Sargent

Book Overview

""Letter, On The State Of The Temperance Reform, To Caleb Stetson"" is a book written by Lucius Manlius Sargent in 1836. The book is a letter that Sargent wrote to Caleb Stetson, discussing the state of the temperance reform movement at the time. The temperance movement was a social movement that aimed to reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol. In the letter, Sargent discusses the progress that the temperance movement had made, including the establishment of temperance societies and the passing of laws prohibiting the sale and consumption of alcohol. He also discusses the challenges that the movement faced, including opposition from those who profited from the sale of alcohol and the difficulty of changing deeply ingrained cultural attitudes towards drinking.Sargent argues that the temperance movement is necessary for the health and well-being of society, and that it is the duty of individuals to support the cause. He also discusses the importance of education and moral persuasion in achieving the goals of the movement.Overall, ""Letter, On The State Of The Temperance Reform, To Caleb Stetson"" provides insight into the early years of the temperance movement and the challenges faced by those who sought to reduce alcohol consumption in the United States.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: 112063654X
• ISBN13: 9781120636546
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"