The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation

von Carry Amelia Nation

236 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In this compelling narrative, Nation reflects on her early life, including her upbringing in a deeply religious household and her experiences with the effects of alcohol on her family and community. She shares her conversion to the temperance cause, driven by a passionate belief that alcohol was a source of societal ills, particularly for women and children. Throughout the book, Nation recounts her travels across the country, her speeches advocating for the prohibition of alcohol, and the personal sacrifices she made in pursuit of her cause.Nation's writing is both earnest and fiery, illustrating her unwavering commitment to the temperance movement and her belief in the power of direct action. She describes her notorious hatchet-wielding episodes, not merely as acts of vandalism but as symbolic gestures aimed at drawing attention to the destructive impact of alcohol on society. The autobiography also addresses the backlash she faced from the public and the legal system, showcasing the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society and the fierce opposition to her methods.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9789363607033
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.10.2024
• Größe: 215 x 139 mm
• Verlag: Zinc Read
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 12 Jahre