Traps for the Young

Traps for the Young is a book written by Anthony Comstock. It is a collection of cautionary tales and moral lessons aimed at young people, warning them of the dangers and pitfalls they may encounter in life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including alcohol and drug abuse, sexual promiscuity, gambling, and dishonesty. Each chapter contains a story or anecdote that illustrates the consequences of these behaviors, often with a religious or moralistic tone. Comstock, who was a devout Christian and social reformer, wrote the book in the late 19th century as part of his crusade against vice and immorality. Despite its dated language and values, Traps for the Young remains a valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone interested in the history of moral education.1883. After more than eleven years’ experience contending for the moral purity of the children of the land, and seeking to prevent certain evils from being brought in contact with this ever-susceptible class, I have one clear conviction, viz., that Satan lays the snare, and children are his victims. Thus spoke Comstock, self-styled guardian of the moral purity of youth, special agent of the Post Office Department, founder and leading spirit of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, and premier anti-vice crusader in American history.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.