The Barton Experiment by John Habberton

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Author Habberton, John, 1842-1921
Title The Barton Experiment
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Barton Experiment" by John Habberton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores themes related to temperance and social reform in a small American town called Barton, focusing on various characters who struggle with issues of alcohol addiction, community dynamics, and personal morality. Through the lens of reformers and everyday individuals, it delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a significant temperance meeting in Barton, organized to address the rampant alcohol consumption in the community. As the townspeople gather at the Methodist Church, they are introduced to a rich cast of characters, including the influential Major Ben Bailey who is poised to speak against alcohol, as well as Squire Tomple, who embodies the tension between business interests and moral activism. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and hope, but underlying currents of doubt about the efficacy of these reform efforts also begin to surface—particularly through the perspectives of individuals like George Doughty and the former rum-seller, Mr. Crupp. This juxtaposition highlights the struggle between idealism and realism within the movement, setting the foundation for the characters’ journeys throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Reformers -- Fiction
Subject Alcoholism -- Fiction
Subject Evangelistic work -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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