Publisher's Synopsis
Temperance Essays and Selections from Different Authors is a compilation of essays and writings on the topic of temperance, edited by Edward C. Delavan. The book features a variety of authors and perspectives on the subject, including historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln, as well as contemporary writers. The essays cover a range of topics related to temperance, including the dangers of alcohol consumption, the benefits of sobriety, and the social and economic impacts of alcohol on society. The book also includes speeches, poems, and other works that address the issue of temperance. Overall, Temperance Essays and Selections from Different Authors provides a comprehensive overview of the temperance movement and its impact on American society.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.