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 the American author, Southworth, Mrs. S. A. and published in 1854. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lucy who is forced to live with her abusive and alcoholic husband in a small hut in the woods. Lucy's husband is a victim of the Maine Law, a prohibition law that was passed in Maine in 1851, which made it illegal to manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages. The novel explores the effects of alcoholism on individuals and their families, and the struggle to overcome addiction. It also highlights the social and political issues surrounding the Maine Law and the temperance movement in America during the mid-19th century. The Inebriate's Hut is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the devastating consequences of alcoholism and the efforts to combat it through legislation.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.