Author: TOPHAM, J. Title: Intoxicating Drinks. Their Nature & Effects.
Description: London; Jarrold & Sons, 1896. 3rd edition. Temperance Science Reading Book. "Temperance science, founded upon the researches and observations of medical and other scientific men, in a form adapted to the capacity of the children in the upper classes in our schools." Pp.245/3(ads for other publications), colour frontispiece illustration + 1 further coloured illustrated plate, floral endpapers, toning to free endpapers. Red decorated cloth, gilt title to front and spine, spine dulled. G+.**The Band of Hope, a temperance organisation for working-class children, was founded in Leeds in 1847. All members took a pledge of total abstinence and were taught the "evils of drink". Members were enrolled from the age of six and met once a week to listen to lectures and participate in activities.(Spartacus Educational).
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Price: GBP 95.00 = appr. US$ 135.66 Seller: Chilton Books
- Book number: 40795
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