9781331130871 - Great-Snakes: A Variation on a Classical Theme (Classic Reprint) di Caine, William (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an eye-opening collection of amusing tales about the temperance movement in England during the early part of the 20th century. Many of the characters in the book's stories are based on real individuals involved in the temperance movement or associated with prominent temperance activists of the day. The author's tongue-in-cheek style and colorful depiction of their often-ridiculous behaviors, beliefs, and tribulations translate into a richly layered narrative that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Beyond the humorous anecdotes, the book contains a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant social movements in English history. Through the author's engaging and accessible writing style, readers gain insight into a crucial period that helped to shape the way people still think about substance use and addiction today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.