The Saloonkeeper's Ledger: A Series Of Temperance Revival Discourses (1895)

By Louis Albert Banks

Book Overview

The Saloonkeeper's Ledger is a book written by Louis Albert Banks and first published in 1895. It is a series of discourses that aim to promote temperance and discourage the consumption of alcohol. The author, a prominent American pastor and lecturer, uses biblical references and moral arguments to persuade readers of the evils of drinking and the importance of sobriety. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of temperance. Some of the topics covered include the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, the social and economic costs of drinking, and the role of the saloonkeeper in promoting or hindering temperance. Throughout the book, Banks emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and self-control in achieving sobriety. He also encourages readers to support temperance organizations and to work towards creating a society free from the harms of alcohol. Overall, The Saloonkeeper's Ledger is a passionate and persuasive call to action for those who seek to promote temperance and improve the lives of individuals and communities affected by alcohol.With Introduction.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: 1167189019
• ISBN13: 9781167189012
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"