An Account Of The Societies For Reformation Of Manners, In London And Westminster, And Other Parts Of The Kingdom

""An Account of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, in London and Westminster, and Other Parts of the Kingdom"" is a historical book written by Josiah Woodward and first published in 1699. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and activities of various societies that were established in London and other parts of England with the aim of promoting moral and religious values and combating vice and immorality. The book discusses the efforts made by these societies to suppress profanity, drunkenness, and other immoral practices, and to promote the observance of the Sabbath and other religious practices. The author also provides insights into the social and cultural context of the time, including the prevalence of prostitution, gambling, and other vices. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the efforts made by early modern society to promote moral values and combat immorality.With A Persuasive To Persons Of All Ranks, To Be Zealous And Diligent In Promoting The Execution Of Laws Against Profaneness And Debauchery, For The Effecting A National Reformation.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.