Frances W. Graham, Georgeanna M. Gardenier

Two Decades, 1874-1894

A History Of The First Twenty Years' Work Of The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Of The State Of New York (1894)

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Produktbeschreibung

""Two Decades, 1874-1894: A History Of The First Twenty Years¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Work Of The Woman¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Christian Temperance Union Of The State Of New York"" is a historical account of the first two decades of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) in the state of New York. Written by Frances W. Graham and published in 1894, the book chronicles the efforts of the WCTU to combat alcoholism and promote temperance through the use of education, legislation, and social reform. It covers the organization's founding, growth, and achievements during a time when the temperance movement was gaining momentum across the United States. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent members of the New York WCTU and provides insight into the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century as they sought to effect change in a male-dominated society. Overall, ""Two Decades, 1874-1894"" offers a valuable historical perspective on the early years of the WCTU and its role in the temperance movement in New York State.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 175g
• ISBN-13: 9781437358445
• ISBN-10: 1437358446
• Artikelnr.: 25861590