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Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol - Community Reviews back

by Iain Gately
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Sesana
Sesana rated it 14 years ago
The entire history of alcohol in 500 pages? It's very thin in spots, of course, but that's because it's just trying to fit in way too much. An enjoyable read, but I probably would have liked it even more if I hadn't already read full-length books on whiskey, rum, gin, wine and absinthe already. I ce...
CJ the Book Peddler
CJ the Book Peddler rated it 15 years ago
it only took me a year and change but a delightful book about a delectable subject. more to come; I must finish my Liberty Ale
Melody Murray's Books
Melody Murray's Books rated it 16 years ago
Wonderfully exhaustive history of alcohol and perforce humanity. I learned a lot and laughed plenty. It's a behemoth of a book- covering all of recorded history- I kept it on my bedside table for months, dipping a ladleful or so each night. Recommended.
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