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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts a fascinating and contentious period in American history, the early 20th century, where the debate over the definition of "whisky" raged. It centers on the efforts of certain Kentucky distillers to secure a monopoly on the American whisky market by exploiting the newly enacted Pure Food Law. The author exposes the Kentucky distillers' deceptive claims, particularly their insistence that "straight whisky," containing high levels of fusel oil, was the only genuine form of the spirit. The book delves into the heated controversy surrounding Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, Chief Government Chemist, and his sudden and baffling change of stance on the issue of fusel oil. The author meticulously examines Dr. Wiley's inconsistent pronouncements and perplexing actions, demonstrating the dangers of blindly trusting authority figures, even those seemingly dedicated to public good. The author reveals the shocking degree to which Dr. Wiley's distorted interpretation of the Pure Food Law threatened to undermine its very purpose and create a government-sanctioned monopoly. The author reveals the machinations of the Kentucky distillers, their manipulation of public perception and their blatant disregard for the health and well-being of consumers. The book serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the need for critical thinking and vigilance against those who seek to exploit laws for personal gain, exposing the corrupting influence of power and the vulnerability of public trust in the face of deception. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332422890_0
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A Plot Against the People : A History of the Audacious Attempt by Certain Kentucky Straight Whisky Interests to Pervert the Pure Food Law in Order to Create a Monopoly for Their Fusel Oil Whiskies and to Outlaw All Refined Whisk
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