An Autobiography By John B. Gough (1852)

""An Autobiography"" by John B. Gough is a memoir written by the famous American temperance orator and lecturer, John Bartholomew Gough. The book was originally published in 1852 and chronicles Gough's life from his childhood in England to his rise as a renowned public speaker in America.In the book, Gough describes his difficult upbringing, including his father's alcoholism and his own struggles with poverty and addiction. He also details his journey to America, where he eventually found success as a temperance advocate and public speaker.Throughout the book, Gough shares his personal experiences with alcoholism and his efforts to overcome it, as well as his passionate advocacy for temperance and sobriety. He also reflects on his religious beliefs and the role they played in his life and work.Overall, ""An Autobiography"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential temperance advocates and public speakers, and offers valuable insights into the social and cultural context of the 19th century.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.