Life of Theobald Mathew: The Great Apostle of Temperance (1844)

The book ""Life of Theobald Mathew: The Great Apostle of Temperance"" is a biography of Theobald Mathew, an Irish Catholic priest who is known for his advocacy of temperance and abstinence from alcohol. The book was written by Mathew himself and was first published in 1844.The book provides a detailed account of Mathew's life, from his birth in 1790 to his death in 1856. It covers his childhood, his education, his early years as a priest, and his involvement in the temperance movement.Mathew was a passionate advocate of temperance and believed that alcohol was a major cause of poverty, crime, and social problems in Ireland. He traveled extensively throughout the country, preaching the virtues of sobriety and encouraging people to sign the pledge of total abstinence from alcohol.The book also provides insights into the social and political context of Ireland during Mathew's lifetime. It covers the famine, the struggle for Irish independence, and the role of the Catholic Church in Irish society.Overall, ""Life of Theobald Mathew: The Great Apostle of Temperance"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Ireland's most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.