Publisher's Synopsis
Sowing And Reaping: A Temperance Story is a novel written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper that tells the story of a young girl named Kate who lives with her mother in a small village. The novel explores the dangers of alcoholism and the importance of temperance in society. Kate's father was an alcoholic who abandoned their family, leaving them in poverty. Kate's mother works hard to provide for their family, but she is often tempted to drink to escape her struggles. Kate witnesses the negative effects of alcohol on her mother and the community, including violence, poverty, and broken families. As Kate grows up, she becomes involved in the temperance movement and works to educate others about the dangers of alcohol. She also falls in love with a young man named Frank, who shares her beliefs in temperance. Together, they work to promote a sober lifestyle and help those struggling with addiction. The novel highlights the importance of personal responsibility and the power of education and community support in overcoming addiction. It also explores the role of women in the temperance movement and their impact on social change. Overall, Sowing And Reaping: A Temperance Story is a powerful and inspiring novel that advocates for a sober and responsible lifestyle and highlights the importance of social reform.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.
