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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFull of rewarding details, each chapter of Drinking History tells a concise, compelling tale likely to inspire further, more expansive investigations. -- Evan Rail Times Literary Supplement This acts as a companion title to the author's Eating History title that was equally well-researched and well-written and well worth a read in its own right. Yum.fi Highly recommended Choice Engaging... Perfect for the college reader Register of the Kentucky Historical Society Engaging... Researchers focused on the food and beverage industry will also find a great resource in the fact-packed pages of Smith's book. Graduate Journal of Food Studies
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Prologue 1. Colonial Diversity 2. An Essential Ingredient in American Independence 3. Tea Parties 4. Tarantula Juice 5. Cider's Last Hurrah 6. The Most Popular Drink of the Day 7. Nature's Perfect Food 8. The Most Delightful and Insinuating Potations 9. Unfermented Wine 10. The Temperance Beverage 11. To Root Out a Bad Habit 12. Youth Beverages 13. Judgment of Paris 14. The Only Proper Drink for Man 15. The Coffee Experience Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
