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

Joseph Livesey: The Story Of His Life, 1794-1884 is a biographical work written by James Weston and published in 1884. The book tells the life story of Joseph Livesey, a prominent figure in the temperance movement in 19th century England. Born in 1794, Livesey grew up in Lancashire and worked as a cotton weaver before becoming involved in the temperance movement. He founded the Preston Temperance Society in 1833 and went on to become a leading advocate for abstinence from alcohol. Livesey was also a champion of education and social reform, and he played a key role in the establishment of the Lancashire Public School Association. The book provides a detailed account of Livesey's life and work, drawing on a range of sources including his personal writings and correspondence. It also includes a number of illustrations and photographs of Livesey and his contemporaries. Overall, Joseph Livesey: The Story Of His Life, 1794-1884 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the temperance movement and the social reform efforts of 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.