Publisher's Synopsis
The Temperance and Other Poems of the Late Henry Anderton, with a Sketch of His Life is a poetry collection written by Henry Anderton and published in 1863. The book contains a variety of poems on different themes, including temperance, love, nature, and religion. The collection also includes a biographical sketch of the author's life.Henry Anderton was a British poet who lived in the 19th century. He was a strong advocate for temperance and wrote several poems on the subject. The collection includes some of his best-known works on temperance, such as ""The Drunkard's Wife"" and ""The Temperance Pledge.""In addition to his temperance poems, the book also includes a selection of Anderton's romantic and nature-themed poetry. His love poems express the beauty and joy of love, while his nature poems celebrate the wonder and majesty of the natural world.The biographical sketch included in the book provides insight into Anderton's life and work. It details his upbringing, education, and career as a poet. It also sheds light on his beliefs and values, particularly his commitment to the temperance movement.Overall, The Temperance and Other Poems of the Late Henry Anderton, with a Sketch of His Life is a compelling collection of poetry that showcases the talent and passion of a 19th-century British poet. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry or the temperance movement.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.
