Drinks of the World

audiobook

Drinks of the World

by James Mew, John Ashton

EN·~7 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total

Drinks of the World

1:02

INDEX.

10:57

Introduction.

6:17

THE DRINKS OF ANTIQUITY.

12:47

CLASSICAL WINES. Greek.

4:37

CLASSICAL WINES. Roman.

8:53

NORTHERN DRINKING.

14:55

WINES.

1:04:36

CIDER.

5:36

BRANDY.

18:50
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Description

A sweeping, illustrated tour of humanity’s favorite libations invites listeners to discover how drinks have shaped societies from ancient times to the present day. With vivid images and clear narration, the work walks you through the origins of wines, beers, teas, coffees, spirits, and lesser‑known brews, tracing their journeys across continents and cultures.

The entry‑by‑entry format blends historical anecdotes, production methods, and even recipes, offering insight into everything from medieval ale‑conners to exotic cacao concoctions. Listeners will hear about the social rituals that grew up around these beverages, the scientific curiosities that once puzzled scholars, and the colorful legends that still flavor our modern drinking habits.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (411K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Nov 14, 2021

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

JM

James Mew

1837–1913

A Victorian man of letters with unusually wide interests, he wrote on everything from drinks and folklore to theology and biography. His work blends a barrister’s habit of careful research with a curiosity that still feels lively today.

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John Ashton

John Ashton

1834–1911

Best known for lively books on old English life, this Victorian writer had a gift for turning social history into vivid reading. His work ranges from street ballads and gambling to Queen Anne, the Regency, and the everyday textures of earlier Britain.

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