The Band of Hope was a Temperance organization founded in the 19th century with the goal of promoting abstinence from alcohol and other vices. In this book, Stephen Shirley provides an in-depth look at the history and impact of the movement. Through interviews with former members and archival research, Shirley explores the Band of Hope's legacy and its relevance to modern-day issues surrounding substance abuse. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Temperance movement or the history of social reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.