The Habberton, John 1842-1921 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Barton Experiment" by John Habberton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores themes related to temperance and social reform in a small American town called Barton, focusing on various characters who struggle with issues of alcohol addiction, community dynamics, and personal morality. Through the lens of reformers and everyday individuals, it delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a significant temperance meeting in Barton, organized to address the rampant alcohol consumption in the community. As the townspeople gather at the Methodist Church, they are introduced to a rich cast of characters, including the influential Major Ben Bailey who is poised to speak against alcohol, as well as Squire Tomple, who embodies the tension between business interests and moral activism. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and hope, but underlying currents of doubt about the efficacy of these reform efforts also begin to surface—particularly through the perspectives of individuals like George Doughty and the former rum-seller, Mr. Crupp. This juxtaposition highlights the struggle between idealism and realism within the movement, setting the foundation for the characters’ journeys throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-11 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction Reformers -- Fiction Alcoholism -- Fiction Evangelistic work -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53031 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53031 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134225.0 53031