Prohibition Inside Out (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417915354)

Prohibition Inside Out by Roy A. Haynes is a comprehensive examination of the Prohibition era in the United States. The book delves into the political, social, and economic factors that led to the enactment of Prohibition in 1920 and the subsequent repeal in 1933. Haynes provides a detailed analysis of the temperance movement, the rise of organized crime, and the impact of Prohibition on American society. The book also explores the role of women in the Prohibition movement and the ways in which Prohibition affected race relations. Through a combination of primary sources and historical analysis, Prohibition Inside Out offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on one of the most significant periods in American history.1923. Haynes, the Prohibition Commissioner, recounts his experiences with those who, for personal gain, are constantly trying to defeat the purpose of the law, and assures the prohibitionists that there has been ever present the counterbalancing element that has been helpful, sincere, earnest, cooperative and patriotic. Contents: Crowning the Crusaders; Glimpses of the Moonshine Still; Hazards of the Moonshine Chase; Bartering for the Agent's Honor; The Allurements of Dishonesty; Running the Rum Blockade; Liquor Leaks on the Canadian Border; Enforcement, and the Big Violator; The Violator's Day of Reckoning; Conspiracies, International in Scope; The Highjacker; Fallen Heroes; Un-American Propaganda; The Poison Cup; Safeguarding Lawful Liquor Activities; Justice and the Prohibition Law; The Respectable Citizen Violator; Joint Responsibility, Federal and State; The Invincible Allies; Results of the Great Adventure; Milestones of Progress; and The Signs of the Times.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.

Author: Roy A. Haynes
ISBN-10: 1417915358
ISBN-13: 9781417915354
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d