Bøger af Ernest Barron Gordon

The Maine Law is a historical book written by Ernest Barron Gordon in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the Maine Law, which was a prohibition law passed in the state of Maine in 1851. The law prohibited the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol, making Maine the first state in the United States to pass such a law.The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Maine Law, including its origins, the political and social context in which it was passed, and its impact on the state and the nation. The author explores the motivations behind the passage of the law, the opposition it faced, and the ways in which it was enforced.The Maine Law also examines the broader temperance movement of the 19th century, which sought to promote abstinence from alcohol as a means of improving public health and morality. The book discusses the various strategies employed by temperance advocates, including the use of propaganda, education, and legal measures.Overall, The Maine Law is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of prohibition and the temperance movement in the United States. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the Maine Law and its significance, shedding light on a pivotal moment in American history.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.

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The Breakdown Of The Gothenburg System (1911) is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Barron Gordon. The book explores the Gothenburg System, a unique approach to regulating the sale of alcohol in Sweden. The system was first implemented in the city of Gothenburg in the late 19th century and involved the creation of a monopoly on the sale of alcohol by the municipality. The profits generated from the sale of alcohol were then used to fund social welfare programs, such as housing and education.Gordon's book examines the history of the Gothenburg System, its implementation, and its eventual breakdown. He analyzes the reasons behind the system's success in reducing alcohol consumption and improving social welfare, as well as the factors that led to its decline. Gordon also discusses the impact of the Gothenburg System on other countries and its relevance to contemporary debates around alcohol regulation.Overall, The Breakdown Of The Gothenburg System provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of a unique approach to alcohol regulation and its impact on society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of alcohol regulation, social welfare, and public policy.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.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.