Fred Turner's Friends

Fred Turner's Friends: A Temperance Tale is a novel written by Edward Newenham Hoare and published in 1885. The book tells the story of Fred Turner, a young man who falls in with a group of heavy drinkers and gamblers, causing him to spiral out of control. However, he is eventually saved by a group of temperance advocates who teach him the dangers of alcohol and help him turn his life around. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the importance of temperance in society. It is set in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the time towards alcohol and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it an engaging read for both adults and young adults. Overall, Fred Turner's Friends: A Temperance Tale is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that highlights the importance of making responsible choices and the power of friendship and community in overcoming challenges.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.