Joseph Livesey: The Story Of His Life, 1794-1884 (1884)

By James Weston

Book Overview

""Joseph Livesey: The Story Of His Life, 1794-1884"" is a biographical book written by James Weston and published in 1884. The book tells the story of Joseph Livesey, a prominent figure in the temperance movement and the founder of the Preston Temperance Society in England. The book begins with Livesey's early life, including his childhood and education, and goes on to detail his involvement in the temperance movement. It discusses his efforts to promote abstinence from alcohol and his work to establish temperance societies throughout England. In addition to his work in the temperance movement, the book also covers Livesey's political activities, including his involvement in the Chartist movement and his support for the repeal of the Corn Laws. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family.Overall, ""Joseph Livesey: The Story Of His Life, 1794-1884"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and accomplishments of a significant figure in 19th-century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166436624
• ISBN13: 9781166436629
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"