James Knorr, Two Roads Right And Wrong 1stEd. 1854
"The Two Roads; or, The Right And The Wrong", by James Knorr, published by Lippincott and Grambo, Philadelphia, 1854. First edition with "1854" on the bottom of the title page and copyright.
Temperance movement. "I cannot doubt but that it will be the efficient means of good, and save many from the formation of habits most ruinous to their future wellbeing." [author]
"There can be no doubt that thousands of young men might have been saved from an untimely grave, had they, before first partaking of the wine-cup, been made fully aware of the danger of the inebriating draught. It is only of late years that kindly warnings and fearful examples have been placed before the young, by editors of newspapers friendly to the Temperance cause, and by well-illustrated books. The latter, to be useful, should be made as interesting as possible; particularly to the young, in order to enlist their attention, and receive an extensive circulation and perusal. Should this book answer the purpose intended by its publication, viz. to do good among the youth of our country, and be the humble instrumentality of rescuing one, only one poor inebriate from the dominion of the destroyer, and leading him back to the paths of sobriety and peace, the Author will have received his highest reward." [from the Introduction dated Philadelphia, February 1st, 1854.]
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $9.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $40.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original embossed cloth, gold lettering on spine; 5” x 7.1/2”; inscription on the front endpaper dated April 22, 1854; 372 pages + publisher’s advertising, a little soiling, good+ condition.
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"The Two Roads; or, The Right And The Wrong", by James Knorr, published by Lippincott and Grambo, Philadelphia, 1854. First edition with "1854" on the bottom of the title page and copyright.
Temperance movement. "I cannot doubt but that it will be the efficient means of good, and save many from the formation of habits most ruinous to their future wellbeing." [author]
"There can be no doubt that thousands of young men might have been saved from an untimely grave, had they, before first partaking of the wine-cup, been made fully aware of the danger of the inebriating draught. It is only of late years that kindly warnings and fearful examples have been placed before the young, by editors of newspapers friendly to the Temperance cause, and by well-illustrated books. The latter, to be useful, should be made as interesting as possible; particularly to the young, in order to enlist their attention, and receive an extensive circulation and perusal. Should this book answer the purpose intended by its publication, viz. to do good among the youth of our country, and be the humble instrumentality of rescuing one, only one poor inebriate from the dominion of the destroyer, and leading him back to the paths of sobriety and peace, the Author will have received his highest reward." [from the Introduction dated Philadelphia, February 1st, 1854.]
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $9.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $40.50
Condition Report: Hard boards, original embossed cloth, gold lettering on spine; 5” x 7.1/2”; inscription on the front endpaper dated April 22, 1854; 372 pages + publisher’s advertising, a little soiling, good+ condition.
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