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In the Sweet Dry and Dry

by Christopher Morley

Written just before Prohibition to entail the possible troubles that might happen en route. Both sides of the argument, or battle as the case may be, strike out with various over-top methods like legislating most fruits and vegetables as unsafe or intoxicating large groups with breathable alcohol.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1919

Genre/Category

Satire Fiction Humour

Tags/Keywords

Alcoholism Prohibition

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Christopher Morley

United States

Christopher Morley was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures. Morley was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. H...

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