The Use And Need Of The Life Of Carry A. Nation (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163915110)

""The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation"" is an autobiography written by Carry Amelia Nation, a prominent social activist and temperance advocate in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was published in 1909 and chronicles Nation's life, including her childhood, marriage, and eventual involvement in the temperance movement. Throughout the book, Nation details her experiences in the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and her radical tactics, such as smashing saloons with a hatchet as a means of protesting alcohol consumption. She also discusses her religious beliefs and the role they played in her activism. In addition to her temperance work, Nation was also an advocate for women's suffrage and frequently spoke out against the gender inequalities of her time. The book provides insight into the life and motivations of a notable figure in American history, as well as the social and political climate of the era.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: Carry Amelia Nation
ISBN-10: 1163915114
ISBN-13: 9781163915110
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d