“12 Illustrations, showing how a boy from the Workhouse rose by temperance and diligence, and how a youth in good position, by intemperance and indulgence, sank.
A pamphlet, published by S.W. Partridge, price 6d., may be had to accompany the pictures.”
“Alfred Pamperfield becomes apprenticed, goes to the theatre, and enjoys his glass, and nearly gets burned to death. Scrub, in the kitchen, declines beer, resists temptations, is promoted to serve behind the counter, and finally becomes a Sunday-school teacher.”
Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 18 September 2021
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