Whisky, A Very Peculiar History
A Very Peculiar History
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2011
Book House (Verlag)
978-1-907184-76-5 (ISBN)
Book House (Verlag)
978-1-907184-76-5 (ISBN)
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Quirky and humourous look at the history, development and evolution of whisky, from its humble roots in the monasteries to the drinks cabinets of the world. Features fascinating facts, bizarre stories and fun illustrations.
Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at this most inebriating beverage from its simplistic origins to its pride of place in the drinks cabinets of the world. When Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries and let those brewing monks out into the wilderness, he had no idea of the kind of beast he'd unleashed. Whisky was used as a medicine, giving 'the glow of apparent well-being' and even horses were known to be given a dram here and there (although via the kneecaps). Featuring quirky tales of whisky's development and refining through the ages and detailed stories about its effect on the common man and woman, 'Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' delivers a warm aftertaste of hilarity with every shot of fact.
Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at this most inebriating beverage from its simplistic origins to its pride of place in the drinks cabinets of the world. When Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries and let those brewing monks out into the wilderness, he had no idea of the kind of beast he'd unleashed. Whisky was used as a medicine, giving 'the glow of apparent well-being' and even horses were known to be given a dram here and there (although via the kneecaps). Featuring quirky tales of whisky's development and refining through the ages and detailed stories about its effect on the common man and woman, 'Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' delivers a warm aftertaste of hilarity with every shot of fact.
Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in adult education and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.
Introduction: Scotland in a Bottle?; The water of life; Monks, medicine and magic; What's your poison?; Smugglers and excisemen; 'A most rascally liquor'; New laws, new technology; Barrels, bottles, blends, brands... and bugs; Meanwhile, in America; Whisky goes global; Timeline of distilleries; Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.2.2011 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Very Peculiar History |
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Brighton |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 101 x 152 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke |
| Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-907184-76-7 / 1907184767 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-907184-76-5 / 9781907184765 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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