The Social History of Bourbon

Carson, Gerald

ISBN 10: 0813126568 / ISBN 13: 9780813126562

Edité par University Press of Kentucky, 2010

N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.13UTY

Synopsis :

The distinctive beverage of the Western world, bourbon is Kentucky’s illustrious gift to the nation. While much has been written about whiskey, the particular place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long awaited detailed and objective presentation. A fascinating and informative contribution to Americana, The Social History of Bourbon reflects an aspect of our national cultural identity that has been widely overlooked.

Gerald Carson explores the impact of the liquor’s presence during America’s early development, as well as bourbon’s role in some of the more dramatic events in American history, including the Whiskey Rebellion, the scandals of the Whiskey Ring, and the “whiskey forts” of the fur trade. From moonshiners to the Civil War to Old West saloons and the privations of Prohibition, The Social History of Bourbon is a revealing look at the role of this classic beverage in the development of American manners and culture.

À propos des auteurs: Gerald Carson (1899 - 1989) was the author of several books of social history.

Michael R. Veach is associate curator of Special Collections at the Filson Historical Society. He is a bourbon historian and a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Social History of Bourbon
Éditeur : University Press of Kentucky
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : very_good