Book description
The distinctive beverage of the Western world, bourbon is Kentucky's
illustrious gift to the world of spirits. Although the story of
American whiskey is recorded in countless lively pages of our nation's
history, the place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long
awaited detailed and objective presentation. Not a recipe book or a
barman's guide, but a fascinating and informative contribution to
Americana, The Social History of Bourbon reflects an aspect of our
national cultural identity that many have long suppressed or
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. The Social History of Bourbon is a
revealing look at the role of this classic beverage in the development
of American manners and culture.
""... This crisply written book is more than just a
history of distillers, and is, in addition, the story of the saloon
and the impetus to close down this uniquely American
Institution."--Tuscan Citizen" --
Gerald Carson (1899 -- 1989) was the author of several books of
social history.
