Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink
1877
Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink
1877
Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology, Health & Medicine, Religion/Spirituality
Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink is a temperance work by T. S. Arthur, first published in 1877. The book examines the destructive effects of alcohol on individuals and society, highlighting its physical, mental, and social consequences. Through personal testimonies and biblical references, Arthur advocates for total abstinence and temperance reform, emphasizing the moral imperative to combat alcohol's pervasive influence. This work serves as a significant historical document in the temperance movement, reflecting societal attitudes towards alcohol in the late 19th century.
