**Background of John Howard Moore:**
– Born in Missouri in 1862.
– Became a vegetarian around 1886 for ethical reasons.
– Member of the Chicago Vegetarian Society.
– Earned a zoology degree from Chicago University.
– Authored books on vegetarianism, evolutionary history, and humanitarianism.
**Addresses and Publications:**
– Delivered speeches at Great Northern Hotel in Chicago and Philosophic Club in Englewood.
– “Why I Am a Vegetarian” published in 1895 by Purdy Publishing Company.
– Pamphlet widely circulated and praised for its content.
– Various editions published with different covers and prices.
– Response by Laurence Gronlund sparked a debate on vegetarianism.
**Content of “Why I Am a Vegetarian” pamphlet:**
– Advocated for vegetarianism and ethical treatment of animals.
– Argued against meat-eating habits and emphasized kinship of all creatures.
– Praised for expressive language, sincerity, and call for compassion.
– Included excerpts from various works and an advertisement for other publications.
**Reception and Reviews:**
– Praise for eloquence, sincerity, and ethical questions raised.
– Considered valuable for those interested in honesty and ethics.
– Suggestions for wider distribution and translation for broader impact.
– Noted the growing acceptance of vegetarianism in reviews of Moore’s work.
**Related Resources and Prominent Figures:**
– Vegetarianism books like “Viva! Health” and “Behind the Scenes in Slaughter-Houses.”
– Prominent figures in the vegetarian movement like Howard Williams and Kathleen Keen Zolber.
– References, citations, and authors associated with vegetarianism and related topics.