Why and How : a hand-book for the use of the W.C.T. unions in Canada by Chisholm

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By Betty Young Posted on Dec 25, 2025
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Chisholm, Addie, 1844-1919 Chisholm, Addie, 1844-1919
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"Why and How: A Hand-book for the Use of the W.C.T. Unions in Canada" by Mrs. Addie Chisholm is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the temperance movement in Canada, especially the pivotal role women played within the Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.). The book focuses on the struggles of women agains...
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of alcohol on families and society at large. It seeks to empower women by offering practical guidance on how to organize and participate in temperance activities, advocating for societal change through unified effort. In the opening portion of the book, the author introduces the profound emotional distress that alcohol brings to women's lives, illustrating their suffering through poignant examples of families and communities affected by liquor. Chisholm outlines the historical backdrop of women's oppression and the awakening of their sense of purpose and action in the temperance cause. The narrative emphasizes a spiritual call for women to rise and challenge the status quo, leading to past movements such as the Woman's Crusade, where women actively fought against the liquor business. The tone is both reflective and motivational, encouraging women to recognize their capacity for influence and collective action in combating the evils of intemperance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Thompson
1 week ago

Without a doubt, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Truly inspiring.

Deborah Smith
1 month ago

Compared to other books on this topic, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Patricia Jones
3 months ago

I was pleasantly surprised because the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Worth every second of your time.

Dorothy Walker
2 months ago

After looking for this everywhere, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Absolutely essential reading.

Ethan Lee
2 months ago

In my opinion, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Don't hesitate to download this.

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