The Story of a Dark Plot; Or, Tyranny on the Frontier by A.L.O.C.
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"The Story of a Dark Plot; Or, Tyranny on the Frontier" by A.L.O.C. is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. At its heart, the book recounts the struggles of W.W. Smith, a committed temperance advocate and agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway, as he confronts the violent backlash from the liquor industry in Brome County, Quebec. The narrative appears to delve into themes of social justice, morality, and
the personal dangers faced by reformers in a battle against intemperance. At the start of the story, the author sets the stage by introducing Smith and the contentious environment in Brome County, where a strong temperance movement exists alongside illicit liquor sales. The opening chapters describe escalating tensions as Smith actively works to enforce the Scott Act, leading to violent threats against him from liquor dealers. The incident culminates in a brutal assault on Smith, orchestrated by those he opposed, which sparks public outrage and an investigation into the conspiracy against him. Through this gripping account, the narrative explores the broader implications of the temperance movement and the personal cost of standing up against powerful adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | A.L.O.C. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of a Dark Plot; Or, Tyranny on the Frontier |
| Credits |
Produced by Fox in the Stars, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Temperance |
| Subject | Smith, William W. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21285 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5657 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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