Cold Water Melodies: And Washingtonian Songster is a book of songs and poems written by John Pierpont and published in 1843. The book is a collection of pieces that promote the temperance movement, which was a social movement that advocated for the moderation or total abstinence from alcohol consumption. The songs and poems in the book are meant to inspire and encourage people to join the temperance movement and live a sober and healthy lifestyle...