02240cam a22003133u 4500 21285 UtSlPG 20260610133506.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV A.L.O.C. The Story of a Dark Plot; Or, Tyranny on the Frontier Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-04 Produced by Fox in the Stars, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Story of a Dark Plot; Or, Tyranny on the Frontier" by A.L.O.C. is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. At its heart, the book recounts the struggles of W.W. Smith, a committed temperance advocate and agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway, as he confronts the violent backlash from the liquor industry in Brome County, Quebec. The narrative appears to delve into themes of social justice, morality, and the personal dangers faced by reformers in a battle against intemperance. At the start of the story, the author sets the stage by introducing Smith and the contentious environment in Brome County, where a strong temperance movement exists alongside illicit liquor sales. The opening chapters describe escalating tensions as Smith actively works to enforce the Scott Act, leading to violent threats against him from liquor dealers. The incident culminates in a brutal assault on Smith, orchestrated by those he opposed, which sparks public outrage and an investigation into the conspiracy against him. Through this gripping account, the narrative explores the broader implications of the temperance movement and the personal cost of standing up against powerful adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Temperance Smith, William W. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21285 62462 62462