The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843 (eBook)

Unveiling the Teetotal Revolution: A Historical Account of Sobriety and Social Activism in 19th-century England

Anonymous (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
104 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406613624-6 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843,' Anonymous provides a detailed account of the society's founding and its early activities promoting sobriety and temperance in the town of Horncastle. The book is written in a straightforward, informational style, with lists of members, financial statements, and testimonials from those who have benefited from the society's efforts. The context of early 19th-century England is highlighted, shedding light on the rising social concerns regarding alcohol consumption and the emergence of temperance movements. The book serves as a primary source documenting the grassroots efforts of ordinary citizens to address a pressing social issue. The author's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to preserving the historical record make this book a valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in the temperance movement and social reform in Victorian England. Readers looking to gain insight into the early days of the temperance movement and the power of community activism will find this book both informative and compelling.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Alcohol abstinence • anonymous authors • Criminology • etc. • history of drinking culture • Horncastle Teetotal Society • public health history • Social and public welfare • social pathology • social reform • Societies • society reports • teetotalism • Temperance • temperance movement • Victorian Literature