The Inebriate’s Hut: Or the First Fruits of the Maine Law (1854)

""The Inebriate's Hut: Or The First Fruits Of The Maine Law"" is a novel written by American author, Southworth, Mrs. S. A. and published in 1854. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a young man named Harry who falls victim to alcoholism. Harry's life spirals out of control as he becomes increasingly dependent on alcohol, losing his job and his family in the process. As the title suggests, the book also deals with the Maine Law, which was a prohibition law passed in Maine in 1851 that prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol. The novel explores the impact of the law on society and how it affects the lives of people like Harry.Throughout the book, Southworth addresses the issue of alcoholism and its devastating effects on individuals and society as a whole. She also highlights the importance of temperance and the need for laws to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol.Overall, ""The Inebriate's Hut: Or The First Fruits Of The Maine Law"" is a thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a significant social issue of its time and continues to be relevant today.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.