Ebook: Alcoholica Esoterica
Author: Lendler Ian
- Tags: Drinking of alcoholic beverages--History, Alcoholic beverages, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, History, Trivia and miscellanea, Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- History, Alcoholic beverages -- Miscellanea
- Year: 2007
- Publisher: Penguin Group US
- City: London
- Language: English
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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.
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