Alcoholica Esoterica
A Collection of Useful and Useless Information As It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner of Booze
Seiten
2005
Penguin Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-14-303597-8 (ISBN)
Penguin Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-14-303597-8 (ISBN)
Presents the history and culture of booze. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups - including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila - this book charts the origin and rise of each alcohol's particular charms and influence.
Finally, there's a book that's almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. "Alcoholica Esoterica" presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into the most interesting facts and hilarious tales. It's almost like pulling up a stool next to the smartest and funniest guy in the bar. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups - including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila - "Alcoholica Esoterica" charts the origin and rise of each alcohol's particular charms and influence. Other sections chronicle "Great Moments in Hic-story," "Great Country Drinking Songs," "10 Odd Laws," and "Mt. Lushmore, Parts I-V." Additionally, famous quotes on the joys and sorrows of liquor offer useful shots of advice and intoxicating whimsy.
Finally, there's a book that's almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. "Alcoholica Esoterica" presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into the most interesting facts and hilarious tales. It's almost like pulling up a stool next to the smartest and funniest guy in the bar. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups - including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila - "Alcoholica Esoterica" charts the origin and rise of each alcohol's particular charms and influence. Other sections chronicle "Great Moments in Hic-story," "Great Country Drinking Songs," "10 Odd Laws," and "Mt. Lushmore, Parts I-V." Additionally, famous quotes on the joys and sorrows of liquor offer useful shots of advice and intoxicating whimsy.
Ian Lender lives in San Fransisco, he is author one other book - An Undone Fairy Tale.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.9.2007 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 114 x 203 mm |
| Gewicht | 237 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Getränke |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-14-303597-5 / 0143035975 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-303597-8 / 9780143035978 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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