Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink

Name: Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink
Author: T. S. Arthur

By T. S. Arthur

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The author assembles medical, moral, and social evidence to argue that alcoholic beverages inflict widespread physical disease, moral degradation, and economic ruin; chapters examine physiological effects, the development of appetite and addiction, and the limits of alcohol as food or medicine. The second half surveys methods of prevention and recovery, describing treatment options such as asylums, reformatory homes, temperance societies, women's activism, reform clubs, temperance enterprises, literature, and legal measures, and contrasts licensing with prohibition. Throughout the text the emphasis is on practical remedies, tolerance among reformers, and urging individuals to avoid the risks of habitual use.

About the Author

T. S. Arthur

T. S. Arthur was an American author known for his contributions to 19th-century literature, particularly in the realm of moral and didactic fiction. He wrote extensively on themes of domestic life, personal growth, and social issues, often aiming to provide readers with lessons on morality and virtue. Among his notable works is "Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink," which addresses the challenges of alcoholism. Arthur's storytelling often blends engaging narratives with practical life lessons, making his works both entertaining and instructive.