Reuben Touchett's Granddaughter: A Temperance Tale (1883)

By Reuben Touchett

Book Overview

""Reuben Touchett's Granddaughter: A Temperance Tale"" is a novel written by Reuben Touchett in 1883. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is the granddaughter of the titular character, Reuben Touchett. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of temperance and the dangers of alcohol consumption.Mary grows up in a family where alcohol is a common fixture, and she witnesses firsthand the negative effects it can have on people's lives. As she grows older, Mary becomes increasingly passionate about the temperance movement and begins to speak out against alcohol use in her community.Throughout the novel, Mary faces many challenges as she tries to convince others to join her cause. She encounters resistance from those who believe that alcohol is a harmless indulgence and even faces ridicule from some of her peers. Despite these obstacles, Mary remains steadfast in her beliefs and continues to work towards her goal of creating a sober and healthy community.""Reuben Touchett's Granddaughter: A Temperance Tale"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the dangers of alcohol consumption and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the temperance movement and the fight against alcoholism.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: 1120692253
• ISBN13: 9781120692252
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"