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Description
Experience American history like never before with this unique, informative, and fun guide for history buffs, whiskey enthusiasts, folks who like to cook at home, and fans of popular music. American History Through a Whiskey Glass presents a unique perspective on American history. It describes how bourbon and rye whiskey played a role in the most important events in American history, including the voyage of the Mayflower, George Washington’s failed and successful political campaigns, the Civil War, pioneers moving west, Prohibition (of course), plus many more into the twenty-first century. It does so with descriptions of historical events but also with amusing anecdotes and humorous quotes from the historical figures themselves. The book carefully aligns five elements: a narrative about whiskey’s role in eight periods of American historydescriptions and tasting notes for American whiskeys that represent distilled spirits in each historical periodtutorials on how whiskey is produced and its numerous varietiesperiod-specific food recipes drawn mostly from historical cookbooksplaylists of the popular music during each period The book gives readers an integrated and entertaining perspective on popular culture in America at different times, revealing how Americans have politicked, drank their native spirits, ate, and sang. But it does more; readers will not only learn about America’s history, they can experience it through numerous illustrations, whiskey tasting, food, and music. It provides an opportunity for readers to be involved in a truly immersive approach to life-long learning . . . and it’s fun. Read more
Publisher : Skyhorse (June 29, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1510764011
ISBN-13 : 19
Item Weight : 2.85 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 1.1 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #94,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #31 in Whiskey #72 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making #91 in Alcoholic Spirits
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