My Experiences As A Moderate Drinker, A Drunkard And A Total Abstainer: To Which Is Added A Rill Form The Town Pump (1884)

By Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles Meadows

Book Overview

My Experiences As A Moderate Drinker, A Drunkard And A Total Abstainer: To Which Is Added A Rill Form The Town Pump is a book written by Charles Meadows and originally published in 1884. The book is a personal account of Meadows' experiences with alcohol, from his days as a moderate drinker to his descent into alcoholism and eventual decision to become a total abstainer. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing Meadows' experiences with alcohol at different stages of his life. In the first part, Meadows describes his early days as a moderate drinker, enjoying alcohol in moderation and without any negative consequences. In the second part, Meadows recounts his descent into alcoholism, detailing the physical and emotional toll that excessive drinking had on his life. The third and final part of the book tells the story of Meadows' decision to become a total abstainer and the positive changes that came with that decision. Throughout the book, Meadows provides insights into the social and cultural factors that contributed to his drinking habits, as well as the challenges he faced in overcoming his addiction.In addition to Meadows' personal account, the book also includes a short story titled ""A Rill Form The Town Pump."" This story, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, explores themes of community and the importance of clean and safe drinking water.Overall, My Experiences As A Moderate Drinker, A Drunkard And A Total Abstainer is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers insights into the complex relationship between individuals and 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120330491
• ISBN13: 9781120330499
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"