Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism, and the Probable Remedy for the Present Disstresses

"Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism,…" written by an anonymous author, is a book from 1842 that unveils a series of profound conversations on the social and economic landscape of Victorian Britain. The narrative follows John and Thomas as they dissect the problems of their time, from the restrictive Corn Laws impacting commerce to the weight of national debt. The men consider political change via the Charter movement along with solutions to improve society. They see teetotalism, avoiding alcohol, as a practical remedy for poverty and suffering, discussing how abstaining could elevate the working class and foster shared moral accountability for societal advancement.