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From Wealth to Poverty; Or, the Tricks of the Traffic. a Story of the Drink Curse

1937

Austin Potter

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From Wealth to Poverty; Or, the Tricks of the Traffic. a Story of the Drink Curse

Austin Potter

1937

British Literature, Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology, Novels

From Wealth to Poverty; Or, the Tricks of the Traffic is a 1937 novel by Austin Potter that explores the destructive effects of alcoholism through the story of Richard Ashton. Set against the backdrop of the Prohibition movement, the narrative follows Richard's decline as he struggles between his desire for drink and the impact on his family, particularly his devoted wife, Ruth. The book highlights themes of addiction, personal struggle, and the societal implications of alcohol consumption, making it a significant work in temperance fiction.

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