
Drinks of the World
INDEX.
Introduction.
THE DRINKS OF ANTIQUITY.
CLASSICAL WINES. Greek.
CLASSICAL WINES. Roman.
NORTHERN DRINKING.
WINES.
CIDER.
BRANDY.
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.
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
2021-11-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1837–1913
A Victorian barrister with unusually wide literary interests, he wrote on everything from world drinking customs to the history of hell. His work has a curious, learned energy that makes even eccentric subjects feel inviting.
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1834–1911
Best known for lively social histories of Georgian and Victorian England, this English author and literary antiquary had a gift for turning old pamphlets, ballads, and forgotten customs into vivid reading. His books range from gambling and lotteries to bread, chapbooks, caricature, and everyday life.
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