Project Gutenberg 2007-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 378 Graham, Frances W. Gardenier, Georgeanna M. Two Decades A History of the First Twenty Years' Work of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the State of New York E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Marcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Two Decades" by Frances W. Graham and Georgeanna M. Gardenier is a historical account documenting the first twenty years of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in the State of New York, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth look into the efforts and achievements of this organization, which was dedicated to achieving total abstinence from alcohol and advocating for women's rights during a critical era of social reform. It chronicles the activities and challenges faced by key figures and members who worked tirelessly towards their goals. The opening of "Two Decades" introduces the formation of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and highlights its roots in the early crusade against alcohol in Fredonia, New York. The authors set the stage by recounting the origins of the movement, sparked by a temperance lecture that energized local women to take a stand against the liquor trade. With a focus on community organization and unwavering commitment, the text presents a tapestry of stories, detailing notable contributors, their roles, and the resulting growth of the union from a small group into a significant statewide presence. As it unfolds, the rich history of activism, struggles, and victories is highlighted, inviting readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of this vital movement in the context of women's rights and social reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Woman's Christian Temperance Union. State of New York HV Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious 207693 2025-10-09T03:32:10.353690 text/html 205784 2007-03-13T15:56:42 text/html 683998 2025-10-09T03:32:17.532670 application/epub+zip 683560 2025-10-09T03:32:13.355656 application/epub+zip 129054 2025-10-09T03:32:12.100670 application/epub+zip 814439 2025-10-09T03:32:20.591641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 788708 2025-10-09T03:32:16.670703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162725 2022-09-10T04:17:11.567690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154988 2025-10-09T03:32:09.607698 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 154874 2021-01-01T19:55:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 9924830 2007-03-14T09:06:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 19835 2025-10-09T03:32:20.735630 application/rdf+xml 12303 2025-10-09T03:32:12.616674 image/jpeg 3082 2025-10-09T03:32:12.356667 image/jpeg 593937 2021-01-01T19:55:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 55564 2021-01-01T19:55:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 763658 2025-10-09T03:32:10.410698 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia