Lectures On Temperance (1857)

Lectures on Temperance is a book written by Eliphalet Nott and published in 1857. The book is a collection of lectures on the topic of temperance, which refers to the practice of abstinence from alcohol or moderation in its consumption. Nott was a prominent American Presbyterian minister, educator, and abolitionist, who served as the president of Union College in Schenectady, New York, for over 60 years. In this book, he presents a series of lectures that advocate for temperance as a moral and social duty, based on religious and scientific arguments.The book is divided into six lectures, each addressing a different aspect of temperance. The first lecture discusses the nature and effects of alcohol on the human body and mind, while the second lecture focuses on the moral and social consequences of intemperance. The third lecture examines the role of the temperance movement in promoting sobriety and the fourth lecture discusses the legal and political aspects of temperance, including the prohibition of alcohol. The fifth lecture explores the history of temperance and the sixth lecture offers practical advice for individuals seeking to maintain a temperate lifestyle.Overall, Lectures on Temperance is a comprehensive and persuasive defense of the temperance movement, which was a major social and political issue in 19th-century America. The book reflects the author's deep commitment to the cause of temperance and his belief in the power of education and persuasion to effect social change.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.