Traps for the Young

Traps for the Young is a book written by Anthony Comstock that was first published in 1883. The book is a cautionary tale that warns young people about the dangers of vice and immorality. The author, who was a well-known anti-vice crusader and founder of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, draws from his own experiences and observations to highlight the various traps that young people can fall into.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which addresses a different topic. Some of the topics covered in the book include gambling, drinking, smoking, and sexual immorality. Comstock uses vivid and often shocking anecdotes to illustrate the consequences of these vices, and he offers practical advice on how to avoid them.Traps for the Young is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it easy for young readers to understand and relate to. The book's message is clear: young people must be vigilant and avoid the temptations that can lead them astray. While some of the language and ideas in the book may seem outdated by today's standards, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the dangers of vice and the importance of moral values.1883. After more than eleven years' experience contending for the moral purity of the children of the land, and seeking to prevent certain evils from being brought in contact with this ever-susceptible class, I have one clear conviction, viz., that Satan lays the snare, and children are his victims. Thus spoke Comstock, self-styled guardian of the moral purity of youth, special agent of the Post Office Department, founder and leading spirit of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, and premier anti-vice crusader in American history.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.