The Social History of Bourbon: An Unhurried Account of Our Star-Spangled American Drink

By Gerald Carson

Book Overview

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 identi

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813126568
• ISBN13: 9780813126562
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up