Cold Water Melodies: And Washingtonian Songster is a collection of songs and poems written by American poet and abolitionist, John Pierpont. The book was originally published in 1843 and features a variety of pieces that celebrate the temperance movement and the virtues of abstinence from alcohol. The collection includes both original compositions by Pierpont and adaptations of popular songs from the time period. Many of the pieces are written in...