Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information As It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner of Booze Contributor(s): Lendler, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0143035975 ISBN-13: 9780143035978 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: This spirited guide to the history of alcohol and inebriation--compiled by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into interesting facts and hilarious tales--includes information on the "basic booze groups," useful advice, famous quotes about liquor, and much more. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic- General - Cooking | History |
Dewey: 394.13 |
LCCN: 2005053177 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 4.56" W x 7.98" (0.56 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. Did you know...
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