The mint julep / by Richard Barksdale Harwell.
| Author/creator | Harwell, Richard Barksdale |
| Other author | Percy, Walker, 1916-1990, former owner. |
| Other author | Harwell, Richard Barksdale, inscriber. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Charlottesville : University Press of Virginia, ©1975. |
| Description | 54 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Review | "For anyone who has ever enjoyed unwinding with a refreshing cocktail or two, Richard Barksdale Harwell's elegant volume The Mint Julep provides a delightful foray into the ceremonial, traditional, and regional history of the Old South's favorite drink. Taking the reader through several often-debated recipes for creating the perfect julep, Harwell also unveils the elusive history behind the drink, from its highly contested origin in Virginia, through Oxford University's establishment of Mint Julep Day in 1845, and beyond. Summoning voices and anecdotes from the past, Harwell's handsome little book offers an efficient and enthusiastic voyage into the realm of mixing, stirring, and enjoying the perfect mint julep." "Harwell summons various voices from as early as 1803 to help unlock the mystery behind creating the perfect julep, while also uncovering the cultural impact the julep had on the American South and abroad. Always remaining an impartial guide, Harwell offers his own enthusiasm for the mint julep in both his text and the book's lively notes. For anyone interested in the history of the South or in learning how to make an outstanding drink, The Mint Julep offers a refreshing and light-hearted contribution."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Local note | Joyner Wright Coll. copy lacking book jacket. Inscribed on half-title: "For Walker Percy ... Rick Harwell." Stuart Wright Book Collection #24.7. See also related manuscript material in the Stuart Wright Collection, #1169, in Joyner Library Special Collections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Wright Coll. copy purchased from Stuart Wright, 2010 |
| LCCN | 77368072 |
| ISBN | 0813907365 |
| ISBN | 9780813907369 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Stuart Wright Collection | TX951 .H33 1975B | ✔ Available | Request Material |