"The Passing of the Saloon; an Authentic and Official Presentation of the Anti-liquor Crusade in America" (1908) offers a detailed look into the temperance movement and the social forces that led to the prohibition era in the United States. Edited by George M. Hammell, this work provides a contemporary perspective on the crusade against alcohol, examining the cultural, political, and moral arguments surrounding the saloon and its impact on American society.
This book serves as a valuable historical document, capturing the fervor and complexity of a pivotal period in American history. It explores the motivations of reformers, the opposition from the liquor industry, and the broader social implications of attempts to regulate alcohol consumption. Readers gain insight into the evolving attitudes toward alcohol and the profound changes it wrought on the nation.
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