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The Convention of Drunkards is a satirical essay on the subject of intemperance, written by Charles Giles and originally published in 1840. The book presents a humorous take on the issue of excessive drinking and its negative effects on individuals and society as a whole. The main focus of the essay is a fictional convention of drunkards, where various characters come together to discuss their experiences with alcohol and its consequences. Through witty dialogue and clever satire, Giles highlights the absurdity of the drinking culture and the harm it can cause. In addition to the main essay,…mehr

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The Convention of Drunkards is a satirical essay on the subject of intemperance, written by Charles Giles and originally published in 1840. The book presents a humorous take on the issue of excessive drinking and its negative effects on individuals and society as a whole. The main focus of the essay is a fictional convention of drunkards, where various characters come together to discuss their experiences with alcohol and its consequences. Through witty dialogue and clever satire, Giles highlights the absurdity of the drinking culture and the harm it can cause. In addition to the main essay, the book also includes three speeches on the same subject, further exploring the themes of intemperance and its impact on society. These speeches provide additional insight into the author's perspective on the issue and offer a more serious examination of the topic. Overall, The Convention of Drunkards is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that uses humor to address a serious social problem. It offers a unique perspective on the issue of alcoholism and encourages readers to consider the importance of moderation and responsible drinking.An Oration On The Anniversary Of American Independence, And An Ode On The Completion Of The Eerie Canal.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.