Songs Of The Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104469825)

Songs Of The Young Woman�������s Christian Temperance Union (1889) is a collection of hymns and songs compiled by Anna Adams Gordon, a prominent member of the Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union (YWCTU) in the late 19th century. The YWCTU was a women's organization dedicated to promoting abstinence from alcohol and other vices, as well as advocating for women's suffrage and social reform.The book contains over 200 songs, many of which were written specifically for the YWCTU and its mission. The songs cover a range of themes, from the evils of alcohol and the importance of temperance, to women's rights and the need for social justice. The lyrics are set to a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, folk tunes, and popular songs of the time.In addition to the songs themselves, the book includes an introduction by Gordon, in which she discusses the importance of music in the temperance movement and the role of the YWCTU in promoting social reform. The book also features a number of illustrations and photographs of prominent YWCTU members and events.Overall, Songs Of The Young Woman�������s Christian Temperance Union (1889) provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the YWCTU and the role of music in the temperance movement of the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in women's history, social reform, and the history of American music.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: Anna Adams Gordon
ISBN-10: 1104469820
ISBN-13: 9781104469825
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d