The Maine Liquor Law

By R F Burns

"The Maine Liquor Law: A Lecture Delivered in Halifax, on Thursday Evening, 13th Jan. 1876" offers a fascinating glimpse into the debates surrounding temperance and alcohol regulation in 19th-century North America. Delivered by R. F. Burns, this lecture provides a detailed examination of the Maine Liquor Law, a pioneering piece of legislation that aimed to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol. Burns's lecture, presented in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers insights into the arguments for and against such laws, reflecting the broader social and political tensions of the era.

This historical document sheds light on the temperance movement's strategies and the challenges faced by reformers seeking to regulate public morality. It will appeal to historians and anyone interested in the history of social reform, prohibition, and the legal landscape of the late 19th century.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024257991
• ISBN13: 9781024257991
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"