Grappling with the monster : or, the curse and the cure of strong drink
Arthur, T. S.1877
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A detailed account of the effects of alcohol on the body and organisations and people such as the 'Woman's Christian Temperance Union' that worked towards helping people with drinking problems
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Imprint:
New York : John W Lovell, 1877
Collation:
320 p. illustrations
Contents:
Chapter I -- The Monster, Strong Drink; Chapter II -- It curses the body; Chapter III -- It curses the body--continued; Chapter IV -- It curses the soul; Chapter V -- Not a food, and very limited in its range as a medicine; Chapter VI -- The growth and power of appetite; Chapter VII -- Means of cure; Chapter VIII -- Inebriate asylums; Chapter IX -- Reformatory homes; Chapter X -- Tobacco as an incitant to the use of alcoholic stimulants and an obstacle in the way of a permanent reformation; Cahpter XL -- The Woman's crusade; Chapter XII -- The Woman's National Christian Temperance Union; Chapter XIII -- Reform clubs; Chapter XIV -- Gospel temperance; Chapter XV -- Temperance coffee-houses and friendly inns; Chapter XVI --Temperance literature; Chapter XVII -- License a failure and a disgrace; Chapter XVIII -- Prohibition
Dewey class:
613.81
Language:
English
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BRN:
18160
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 613.81 GRA | Available |