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245 1 0 _aDialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism, and the Probable Remedy for the Present Disstresses
246 1 _aDialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism, and the Probable Remedy for the Present Distresses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-14
508 _aProduced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism,…" is a socio-political discourse authored anonymously and published in 1842. This book belongs to the genre of political dialogue and commentary, reflecting the concerns of the working class during the early Victorian era in Britain. It delves into the pressing issues of the time, such as the Corn Laws, the push for political reform through the Charter, and the advocacy for teetotalism as a remedy for social and economic distress. The dialogue unfolds between two characters, John and Thomas, who discuss the various causes of their societal woes, including the detrimental effects of the Corn Laws on trade and the burden of national debt. They critically examine the role of alcohol in exacerbating their economic hardships and advocate for the philosophy of teetotalism, emphasizing its potential in alleviating poverty and misery. Through their conversation, the text illustrates the broader struggles faced by the lower classes, while suggesting that abstaining from alcohol could lead to improved conditions for the entire community. The interchange also highlights the intersection of personal choices and societal issues, making a case for collective moral responsibility in seeking reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTemperance
653 _aChartism
653 _aGreat Britain -- Economic conditions -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60917
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