The Worst Foe: A Temperance Story (1888)

By Grace Strong

Book Overview

The Worst Foe: A Temperance Story is a novel written by Grace Strong and originally published in 1888. The book tells the story of a young woman named Maud, who lives in a small town and is devoted to the temperance movement. Maud's father is an alcoholic, and she has seen firsthand the devastating effects that alcohol can have on individuals and families. As Maud becomes more involved in the temperance movement, she begins to clash with some of the more powerful and influential members of her community, who are opposed to her message. Despite these obstacles, Maud remains committed to her cause and continues to speak out against alcohol and its harmful effects.Over the course of the book, Maud faces a number of challenges and setbacks, including personal tragedies and setbacks in her efforts to spread the temperance message. However, she remains steadfast in her beliefs and ultimately succeeds in making a difference in her community.The Worst Foe: A Temperance Story is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the dangers of alcohol and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. It offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's struggle to make a difference in a world that is often resistant to change.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: 1165806827
• ISBN13: 9781165806829
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"