Benjamin, The Temperance Boy (1858)

by Christopher C. Dean

Book Overview

Benjamin, The Temperance Boy is a novel written by Christopher C. Dean and first published in 1858. The story follows the life of Benjamin, a young boy who grows up in a family of heavy drinkers. Despite the influence of his family, Benjamin becomes a devoted temperance advocate and works tirelessly to promote the benefits of sobriety.As Benjamin grows older, he becomes increasingly involved in the temperance movement and travels around the country giving speeches and organizing rallies. Along the way, he faces opposition from those who believe that drinking is a personal choice and that temperance advocates are trying to impose their beliefs on others.Despite these challenges, Benjamin remains committed to his cause and eventually succeeds in convincing many people to give up drinking. The novel ends with Benjamin looking back on his life and reflecting on the impact he has had on the world.Overall, Benjamin, The Temperance Boy is a compelling story of personal conviction and social change. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the temperance movement of the 19th century and the struggles faced by those who sought to promote sobriety in a society that often glorified alcohol consumption.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165895013
• ISBN13: 9781165895014
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"