The Temperance Tales

By Lucius Manlius Sargent

Book Overview

The Temperance Tales is a book written by Lucius M. Sargent, which is a collection of short stories that promote temperance and abstinence from alcohol. The book was originally published in the 19th century and contains 14 tales that illustrate the dangers of alcohol consumption and the benefits of a sober lifestyle. The stories are written in a moralistic and didactic style, with clear messages about the virtues of temperance and the vices of drunkenness. The characters in the stories are often depicted as suffering from the consequences of their drinking habits, such as poverty, illness, and social ostracism. The book also includes illustrations that depict scenes from the stories and help to reinforce the moral lessons. Overall, The Temperance Tales is a classic work of moral literature that advocates for sobriety and abstinence from alcohol.Two Volumes In One.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: 1163803278
• ISBN13: 9781163803271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 650 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"