The Number Of Alehouses

The book titled ""The Number of Alehouses: Shown to be Extremely Pernicious to the Public, in a Letter to a Member of Parliament"" was written by Roger Coke and published in 1758. The book is a letter addressed to a member of parliament and discusses the negative effects of alehouses on society. Coke argues that the increasing number of alehouses in England is detrimental to the public, as they encourage drunkenness and immoral behavior. He believes that alehouses are not only a source of temptation for individuals but also contribute to the overall decline of society. The author suggests that the government should take action to regulate the number of alehouses and ensure that they are not serving alcohol to minors or individuals who are already intoxicated. He also proposes that the government should increase taxes on alehouses to discourage excessive drinking. Overall, ""The Number of Alehouses"" is a historical text that sheds light on the social and political issues surrounding alcohol consumption in 18th century England. It provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the time and offers a perspective on the role of the government in regulating alcohol consumption.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.