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The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

by Charles Hanson Towne

The strange phenomenon of Prohibition, after an appearance amongst us of over three years, is still non-understandable to the majority of a great, and so-called free, people. It is one of the most astonishing manifestations the world has ever witnessed. It came upon us like a phantom, swiftly; like a thief in the night, taking us by surprise. Yet the Prohibitionists will tell you that no one should be amazed, since for years for almost a century quiet forces have been at work to bring about this very thing."

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English

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English

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1923

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He authored numerous volumes of poetry, novels, plays, travel essays, an etiquette book, song cycles, lyrics for musicals and operettas, and memoirs. Much of his writing celebrates New York City, most...

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Drying Up the Ocean
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The Mullan-Gage Law, the Van Ness Act and the Hobert Act
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Bootlegging and Graft
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''Don’t Joke About Prohibition''
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How Canada Has Solved the Liquor Problem
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Crime and Drunkenness
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