Substitutes for the Saloon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020040184)

Substitutes for the Saloon is a collection of essays examining alternatives to the saloon as a gathering place for working men. The authors, all prominent social reformers of their time, explore a range of possibilities, from reading rooms and social clubs to playgrounds and athletic fields. This book is an important historical document, shedding light on the social and cultural issues of the early 20th century.

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