""The Life of Samuel P. Godwin"" is a historical book that chronicles the life of Samuel P. Godwin, who was the first president of the Godwin Association of the Franklin Reformatory Home for Inebriates of Philadelphia. The book was originally published in 1889 by the Franklin Reformatory Home and provides readers with a detailed account of Godwin's life, including his upbringing, education, career, and contributions to the Franklin Reformatory Home.The book begins with a brief introduction to the Franklin Reformatory Home and its mission to help individuals struggling with alcoholism and addiction. It then delves into Godwin's early life, including his family background and childhood. The book describes how Godwin was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to become a successful businessman and philanthropist.The majority of the book focuses on Godwin's work with the Franklin Reformatory Home. It details how he became involved with the organization, his efforts to raise funds and awareness for the cause, and his leadership as the first president of the Godwin Association. The book also includes testimonials from individuals who were helped by the organization and personal anecdotes from Godwin himself.Overall, ""The Life of Samuel P. Godwin"" is a fascinating historical account of a man who dedicated his life to helping those struggling with addiction. It provides readers with a glimpse into the early days of the fight against alcoholism and the efforts of individuals like Godwin to make a difference.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.