Fifteen Gallons or the Tyranny and Injustice of Sumptuary Law: an Appeal to the Good Sense of the People of Massachusetts

Fifteen Gallons or the Tyranny and Injustice of Sumptuary Law: an Appeal to the Good Sense of the People of Massachusetts by S.N. 1838 delves into the critique of sumptuary laws particularly the Fifteen Gallon Law as oppressive and unconstitutional. It challenges the restrictions on alcohol sales highlighting the infringement on liberty and property rights. The book advocates for the repeal of the law emphasizing the importance of public sentiment over legislation and the need for unity to combat such unjust regulations.