Book Description

First published in 1891, 'The Cyclopædia of Temperance and Prohibition' is a comprehensive reference work on the history and politics of alcohol in America. It includes extensive statistical data, editorial commentary, and historical context, along with profiles of major figures in the temperance and prohibition movements. This invaluable resource offers a window into the social and cultural forces behind one of the most important social reforms of the late 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.