Emma Lee Benedict

Emma Lee Benedict (, Benedict; after marriage, Transeau; pen names, E. L. Benedict and E. L. B. Transeau; November 16, 1857 – February 3, 1937) was an American magazine editor, educator, and the author of several books of prose and poetry between 1887 and 1918. She was a pleasant, logical and forcible speaker and writer in her special line of educational and scientific topics, particularly third-wave temperance, and was in frequent demand as an instructor at teachers' institutes.

Early life and education Emma Lee (sometimes recorded as "Lydia") or "Emma L. Transeau"

Benedict died at the Pioneer Club of Boston, February 3, 1937. Interment was in New York,

Selected works

Stories of Persons and Places in Europe, (as E. L. Benedict; 1887) Pieces to Speak, (as Emma Lee Benedict; 1893) How Philip found a job when jobs were scarce, 19-- They want your money, 191-- The cost of a wrong opinion, 19-- Three young Americans in action; stories of a big boy, a little boy and a middle-sized girl, 19-- The Gregory Guards: A Boys' Club which Made Men, 1905 (illustrated by Frank Thayer Merrill) Father's day at the baby show, 1918

Articles "Wet arguments and dry answers"? "False claims for wine", 1908 "Wine to drive out drunkenness", 1908 "An Ally of Tuberculosis", 191- "Alcohol as a cause of insanity", 1911 "Some modern facts about alcoholic drinks", 1911 (with Cora Frances Stoddard) "Alcohol in every-day life", 1913 (with Cora Frances Stoddard) "Alcohol and the babies", 1916 "The effect of alcohol upon the work of typewriting", 1916 "Army experiences with drink", 1917 "Some diseases of mature life", 1918 "Drinking to avoid drunkenness is not the whole story", 1924 "Effects of alcoholic drinks : a review", 1931 "Yes, ethyl alcohol is a poison", 1932 "Effects of a lcoholic drink : A review.", 1933 "Knotty problems regarding moderate drinking", 1935