Bücher von Edward Randolph Emerson

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the history of alcohol in the Far East, with information on popularity, costs, influence, laws, production techniques, and many other related aspects. Detailed yet accessible, "The History of Alcohol in the Far East" will appeal to those with an interest in the development of far eastern culture and the historical influence of alcohol thereon. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on winemaking.

This vintage book contains a fascinating study of wine in Hungary and Italy, with information on its history and origins, influence, manufacture, exportation, and many other related aspects. An interesting and informative exploration of Hungarian and Italian wine culture, "The History of Wines in Hungary and Italy" would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Hungarian and Italian Wines", "Ancient Hungary", "Tokay Wine", "One Hundred Different Brands of Exported Wines", "Attention to Cleanliness", "Two Unreported Brands", "Tokay Grapes", "A Wide Variety in Quality and Taste", "Hungarian Vino-Growing", "A Billy-Goat Flavor", etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on winemaking.

This volume contains two vintage studies on the history of alcohol in Africa and Asia, with information on historical production techniques, popularity and influence, notable producers, and many other related aspects. This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in the historical relationship between man and alcohol, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: ¿Winemaking¿, ¿Beer Brewing¿, ¿Homemade Syrups, Vinegars, and Liqueurs¿, ¿The History of Alcohol in Africa and Asiä, ¿African, Persian, and Indian Wines¿, ¿Chinese, Russian, and Turkish Wines¿, et cetera. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on winemaking.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the history of alcohol in the United Kingdom, with information on historical production techniques, popularity and influence, notable producers, and many other related aspects. Containing a wealth of fascinating information, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of alcohol, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to historical winemaking in Africa, Persia, India, China, Russia, and Turkey. A fantastically detailed and thoroughly interesting treatise, "The History of Wine in Africa and Asia" is highly recommended for those with a keen interest in wine, and is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: "Winemaking", "African, Persian and Indian Wines", "Cape Wines", "Boer Reverence for Precedent", "In North Africa", "Persia the Nursery of Wine-Making", "Wine vs. the Koran", "Persian Grapes", "Selling Wine by the Pound", "Shiraz", "Intoxication", "The Wines of India", etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on winemaking.

Historians will enjoy this insight into the history of alcohol written by an expert in the field. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This charming vintage text provides a brief history into the wines of Germany and Switzerland, and mentions the famous German vineyards Steinberg and Johannesburg, both of which remain of historical significance today. This would make a welcome addition to any wine enthusiast or historian's library. Sections include: Two theories on the origin of German wine - Along the banks of the Rhine - Old Wines - Cleanliness in wine-making - Some famous casks: Heidelberg - Königstein - The Twelve Apostles - The goblets of St. Goar - German industry and persistence - Germany's debt to the mediaeval monasteries - The Steinberg - Auctioning Steinberg wines - The Johannisberg vineyard - The vintage season - Adulteration of wine in Germany - Advisory councils - Planting under difficulties - "The blood of the Swiss" - A rare Swiss wine - The valley of the Moselle - A Berncastel wine, "The Doctor." - Healthful quality of the wine. This rare work is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.

Historians will enjoy this insight into the history of alcohol written by an expert in the field. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.