Modern Philistines: A Lecture Romance On Rum And Reform (1876)

By J. Benson Hamilton

Book Overview

Modern Philistines: A Lecture Romance On Rum And Reform is a book written by J. Benson Hamilton in 1876. The book is a satire on the temperance movement and the moral reformers of the time. The author uses the term ""Philistines"" to describe those who are opposed to the consumption of alcohol and who seek to impose their moral values on others. The book is structured as a lecture given by the protagonist, who is a supporter of drinking and opposes the temperance movement. The protagonist argues that the temperance movement is a threat to individual freedom and that it is based on faulty moral reasoning. The book is a humorous and entertaining critique of the temperance movement and a defense of the right to drink alcohol.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169408702
• ISBN13: 9781169408708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"