The Somerby Family: A Total Abstinence Tale (1842)

By John S. Murphy

Book Overview

The Somerby Family: A Total Abstinence Tale, written by John S. Murphy and published in 1842, is a book that tells the story of a family who decides to give up alcohol and embrace total abstinence. The book follows the Somerby family as they struggle with the effects of alcohol on their lives and the lives of those around them. The family's decision to abstain from alcohol is influenced by the temperance movement, which was gaining popularity in the United States in the mid-19th century. The book highlights the negative impact of alcohol on families and society, and promotes the benefits of sobriety and temperance. The Somerby Family: A Total Abstinence Tale is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and cultural attitudes towards alcohol in the 19th century, and the efforts of individuals and organizations to promote temperance and sobriety.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: 116718453X
• ISBN13: 9781167184536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"