Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance and science

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance and science
Dates	1830-1849
Abstract	Notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing scientific arguments for abstaining from wine, beer, and cider. Hitchcock notes that it is generally accepted that the temperance movement requires abstaining from liquors, but he says some men maintain that the alcohol in wine, beer, and cider is somehow different. Hitchcock discusses the scientific reasons why this is not true, and refutes the arguments against abstaining from all these beverages. He additionally refutes arguments against temperance that cite the Bible's treatment of wine.
Notes	The item is undated. Dates provided are drawn from the dates of the folder.
Physical Description	1 item (5 pages)
Languages	English
Genre	Notes
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Political and social views
Subject	Temperance
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 22 Folder 15
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