DANGERS OF THE YOUNG MEN AT THE NAVY YARD: A SERMON, INTRODUCTORY TO A SERIES OF SERMONS TO THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PLACE [manuscript cover title] by Abernethy, Thomas S. Jr - 1855

Mobile, AL: July 23rd, 1855. 8vo. 29 (i.e., 28) pp. Self-wrappers, stitched; some spine erosion and soiling, else very good. Manuscript sermon by Abernethy, with a number of manuscript corrections and additions through the text and with a note on the inside of the front wrapper in the author's hand "Read at the navy yard, Sunday morning, July 29th 1855 to a large congregation." The author describes himself on the title page with "Navy Yard M.E. Society, Alabama Conference." The sermon is a warning against excess.