Drinking history : fifteen turning points in the making of American beverages / Andrew F. Smith.

Author/creator Smith, Andrew F., 1946-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2013.
Descriptionx, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesArts and traditions of the table
Arts and traditions of the table. ^A489705
Contents 1. Colonial diversity -- 2. An essential ingredient in American indepence -- 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012010134
ISBN9780231151160 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0231151160 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231530996 (e-book)
ISBN0231530994 (e-book)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks TP527 .S65 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold