"Patrick McGovern has written his masterpiece. He takes us on an engrossing, multifaceted journey through the complex relationships between human cultures and alcoholic beverages of all kinds. In doing so, he develops a new context for human history."--Brian Fagan, author of "The Great Warming "and "Fish on Friday" "Fascinating, wide-ranging and erudite. When it comes to ancient beverages, Patrick McGovern is the dean of the subject."--Tom Standage, author of "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" and "An Edible History of ...
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"Patrick McGovern has written his masterpiece. He takes us on an engrossing, multifaceted journey through the complex relationships between human cultures and alcoholic beverages of all kinds. In doing so, he develops a new context for human history."--Brian Fagan, author of "The Great Warming "and "Fish on Friday" "Fascinating, wide-ranging and erudite. When it comes to ancient beverages, Patrick McGovern is the dean of the subject."--Tom Standage, author of "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" and "An Edible History of Humanity" "In "Uncorking the Past, " Patrick E. McGovern charts the enchantment of human beings with alcoholic beverages from their initial discoveries of fermented honey, fruits, and grains to the perfection of elaborate means for producing, storing, transporting, and consuming treasured spirits. McGovern's gaze is truly global, spanning all the continents, but it is also microscopic, penetrating to neural pathways, genes, and molecules. This is a story told with verve and passion, yet one that is endlessly entertaining and highly informative."--Victor H. Mair, co-author (with Erling Hoh) of "The True History of Tea" "An eminently accessible, sweeping, and thought-provoking history of fermented alcohol."--Max Nelson, author of "The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe"
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New. 2010. Reprint. Paperback. Tells the compelling story of humanity's ingenious, intoxicating quest for the perfect drink. This title offers information on what we know about how humans created and enjoyed fermented beverages across cultures. It also explores a provocative hypothesis about the integral role such libations have played in human evolution. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 color illustrations, 24 b/w photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: WBXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 348 p. Contains: Maps, Figures. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.