""Sowing and Reaping: A Temperance Story"" is a novel written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Vine, who is raised in a poor family. Despite her difficult circumstances, Vine is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. She is encouraged by her mother to pursue her education and to avoid the pitfalls of alcohol and other vices that have plagued her community.As Vine grows...