Description

WELCOME TO MY AUCTION YOU ARE VIEWING Platform Echoes or, Leaves From My Note-Book of Forty Years by John B. Gough Illustrated A.D. Worthington & Co . Hartford 1885 First Edition Sold Only by Subscription Item Description: 1st edition of Pl atform Echoes: or, Leaves From My Note-Book of Forty Years by John B. Gough . Comprising Living Truths for Head and Heart. Illustrated by Anecdotes, Incidents, Personal Experiences, Facts and Stories drawn from the Humor and Pathos of Life. With an Introduction, and Sketch of Mr. Gough 's Life and Work, by Rev . Lyman Abbott . Published by A.D. Worthington & Co ., Hartford , 1885, 1885. First Edition. Sold Only By Subscription. Hardcover . Condition: Very Good condition. The leather binding is clean and tightly bound. F ront board has a small scrape. The hinges are solid and tight. The pages are clean, bright and unmarked. There is no writing or markings, no foxing, no bookplates. Original full calf leather binding with raised bands to the spine, two morocco leather spine labels with gilt lettering and gilt rule. Pink endpapers . Superbly illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author, and Two Hundred and Twenty-Seven Engravings from Original Designs by the Most Eminent Artists including F. O. C Darley, Wm. L. Sheppard and T.W. Williams. xxxviii, 639 pages. 6 x 9" tall. Temperence: Addresses, Lectures, Essays, Biography. An excellent addition to a library or collection. John B. Gough , 1817-1886. Born in London. Sent to America at age 12 to learn a trade. Once in America, John lost employment and was continually in debt. When the death of his mother occurred and his employment problems continued, Gough turned to drinking. Soon after Gough realized what a mess his life was becoming because of the alcohol, a Temperance advocate approached him and convinced Gough to sign a pledge and come to a meeting. At this meeting he made his first speech on Temperance and signed a pledge to totally abstain from alcohol. He began to tell his story, and became one of the most famous temperance " Speachers " of his time. During his career he delivered some 9,000 lectures to more than 9 million people in America, Canada, England, Scotland and Ireland. After his death in 1886 the New York Times claimed he was one of the best known public speakers here and in Great Britain and one their most influencial social reformers. Contents: HABIT ITS POWER, USE, AND ABUSE; HOW TO SUBDUE A TYRANT AND SECURE A FRIEND; TO YOUNG MEN SOWING THE WIND AND REAPING THE WHIRLWIND; A TALE OF RUIN, REMORSE, AND DEATH; WHO ARE THE VICTIMS?; LIFE IN A BAR-ROOM; LIFE HISTORIES TRACED IN TEARS AND WRITTEN IN BLOOD; SLIPPERY PLACES; TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY; PATHETIC SCENES AND INCIDENTS; HOME SHADOWS; WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?; LIFE IN THE BACK STREETS OF NEW YORK; VOICES FROM THE SLUMS. AGENTS OF THE DEVIL; HOW LIQUOR-SELLERS MAKE PAUPERS, FEED JAILS, AND INCITE CRIME. Buy with confidence... Fast Shipping--Includes Free Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. We have 18 years experience selling on Ebay. We maintain 100% Feedback. Please Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Condition glossary: MINT - as new FINE - clean and with no wear but not as crisp as mint NEAR FINE - clean with only minimal shelf wear - no writing or tears VERY GOOD - clean with light shelf wear, possible owner's name, any marks or tears are disclosed GOOD - worn edges and corners, possible smudges or markings inside, edge tears, FAIR - more wear than "good", not attractive at all but still solid enough to read EX-LIBRARY - Any book listed as ex-lib may contain the following flaws: front free endpaper removed, library card pocket, jacket glued to the endpapers, tape and sticker residue, other library notations, discard stamps, etc. We Ship: Worldwide. We Offer: USPS Domestic and International Shipping We Ship 5 Days a Week. Monday-Friday Free Delivery Confirmation--Confirmation Number will be automatically emailed to you as soon as your shipping label is printed. Cross-border buyers are responsible for any customs, duties, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country. RETURNS : Returns are accepted. While every effort is made to accurately describe every item minor flaws may not always be noted. Please review the description and condition of an item prior to bidding. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Email us. REFUNDS: You may return your item for a full refund within 30 days. You are required to ship the item back with insurance and tracking at your own expense. Refunds will be issued in the form in which item was paid. We at Lorikayltd strive for 5 Stars and 100% Feedback. No sale is final until you are satisfied with your purchase. We know you have many choices buying online--and we appreciate your business Auction Template Design © In My Cedar Chest - Unauthorized Duplication Prohibited.