Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information as It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner

Lendler, Ian

ISBN 10: 0143035975 / ISBN 13: 9780143035978

Published by Penguin USA, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2005

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The book is signed by the author on ffep. The book is near fine with a small scrape at lower back corner.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information as It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner
• Publisher: Penguin USA, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143035975
• ISBN 13: 9780143035978
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Finally, there’s a book that’s almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. Alcoholica Esoterica presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack for distilling all the boring bits into the most interesting facts and hilarious tales. It’s almost like pulling up a stool next to the smartest and funniest guy in the bar. Divided into chapters covering the basic booze groups―including beer, wine, Champagne, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila―Alcoholica Esoterica charts the origin and rise of each alcohol’s particular charms and influence. Other sections chronicle “Great Moments in Hic-story,” “Great Country Drinking Songs,” “10 Odd Laws,” and “Mt. Lushmore, Parts I–V.” Additionally, famous quotes on the joys and sorrows of liquor offer useful shots of advice and intoxicating whimsy

About the Author

Ian Lender lives in San Fransisco, he is author one other book - An Undone Fairy Tale.