Beer in America: The Early Years--1587-1840: Beer's Role in the Settling of America and the Birth of a Nation
by Gregg Smith
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One of the most important but little-known aspects of early American history is the role of beer in our country's founding and formative years. This definitive account of beer's impact on people and events that shaped the birth of a nation will astonish readers. Beginning with the pre-colonial era and ending with America's emergence as an industrial power, this book is a fresh and swiftly flowing adventure.Tags
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First half of book was interesting showing how much beer was valuable to the American settlers and how it was intertwined with politics that helped "lubricate" the American Revolution.
The second half was a who's who of brewers and various technological innovations.
The second half was a who's who of brewers and various technological innovations.
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- Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 394.13 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore General customs Eating, drinking, using drugs Drinking of alcoholic beverages
- LCC
- TP577 .S593 — Technology Chemical technology Chemical technology Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol
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