The Golden Elixir of the West: Whiskey and the Shaping of America
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- Synopsis
- An insider's look at the iconic drink and its role in shaping the American WestDistilleries are the new microbreweries, cropping up all over the West and producing brands that emulate the predecessors that were made in copper stills by emigrants and served in saloons and dance halls. This history of the spirit and its origins and migration across the country—and its place in shaping the West—celebrates the story of the golden elixir through first-hand accounts, evocative photographs, and historic cocktail recipes.
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 272 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781493028504
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781493052516
- Publisher:
- Globe Pequot Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 10/02/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Sherry Monahan and Jane Perkins
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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