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Woman and Temperance by Frances E. Willard ➤ Park Publishing, Hartford, 1883
Woman and Temperance or the Work and Workers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union by Frances E. Willard Park Publishing, Hartford, 1883
Title: Woman and Temperance or the Work and Workers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Author: Frances E. Willard
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Park Publishing, Hartford, 1883
Size: 5.5 X 8 X 1.5 * 648 pages
Synopsis: PREFACE. This book is a collection of "Field Notes," roughly jotted down by one whose rapid transit left no choice of style or method. It has been put together under difficulties, which, could they be known, would go far toward excusing its defects. The publisher's wish, to present some of the author's addresses and personal observations of the work, has antagonized her preference to devote these pages entirely to showing forth the deeds of her beloved coadjutors. Under these difficult conditions, the attempt to compromise has met the moderate success herein exhibited. Our work has grown so greatly that its would-be veracious chronicler is well nigh bewildered by the embarras de richesse, for the choice names omitted so far exceed in number those referred to that there is no satisfaction in the final result. My table is crowded with collected notes of our work and workers, which must be reserved until some future day. But there is this consolation: the women to whom I have written for " some account of their life and works" have not, as a general rule, replied at all, and when they have done so the words "too busy toiling to tell what has been wrought" have recurred so frequently that the names "conspicuous for their absence" belong to those who will account themselves most fortunate. But, with all its faults, this, birds-eye view, giving some notion of about fifty leaders, among the two hundred and fifty worthy to be introduced, will have a certain value as a record of events, and will, let us hope, be useful as an exponent of the aims and methods of a temperance society, concerning which John B. Gough said, what we would not have dared to claim ourselves, that "it is doing more for the temperance cause to-day than all others combined."
F. E. W.
"REST COTTAGE," EVANSTON, ILL., March 7, 1883.
Overall Condition: Reading Copy: A copy of a book usually in poor to fair condition that includes all text presented in a legible fashion. The copy has major defects and is fine to read but nothing more. See images.
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Title: Woman and Temperance or the Work and Workers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Author: Frances E. Willard
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Park Publishing, Hartford, 1883
Size: 5.5 X 8 X 1.5 * 648 pages
Synopsis: PREFACE. This book is a collection of "Field Notes," roughly jotted down by one whose rapid transit left no choice of style or method. It has been put together under difficulties, which, could they be known, would go far toward excusing its defects. The publisher's wish, to present some of the author's addresses and personal observations of the work, has antagonized her preference to devote these pages entirely to showing forth the deeds of her beloved coadjutors. Under these difficult conditions, the attempt to compromise has met the moderate success herein exhibited. Our work has grown so greatly that its would-be veracious chronicler is well nigh bewildered by the embarras de richesse, for the choice names omitted so far exceed in number those referred to that there is no satisfaction in the final result. My table is crowded with collected notes of our work and workers, which must be reserved until some future day. But there is this consolation: the women to whom I have written for " some account of their life and works" have not, as a general rule, replied at all, and when they have done so the words "too busy toiling to tell what has been wrought" have recurred so frequently that the names "conspicuous for their absence" belong to those who will account themselves most fortunate. But, with all its faults, this, birds-eye view, giving some notion of about fifty leaders, among the two hundred and fifty worthy to be introduced, will have a certain value as a record of events, and will, let us hope, be useful as an exponent of the aims and methods of a temperance society, concerning which John B. Gough said, what we would not have dared to claim ourselves, that "it is doing more for the temperance cause to-day than all others combined."
F. E. W.
"REST COTTAGE," EVANSTON, ILL., March 7, 1883.
Overall Condition: Reading Copy: A copy of a book usually in poor to fair condition that includes all text presented in a legible fashion. The copy has major defects and is fine to read but nothing more. See images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
For buyers outside the U.S. please contact me to arrange shipping.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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