Drinks of the World

audiobook

Drinks of the World

by James Mew, John Ashton

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

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.

Details

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.

About the authors

JM

James Mew

1837–1913

A Victorian barrister with a literary streak, he moved easily between law, biography, and curious corners of cultural history. Best remembered today for works like Drinks of the World, he brought a lively, wide-ranging mind to everything he wrote.

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John Ashton

John Ashton

1834–1911

A lively English writer and researcher, he explored the everyday life, humor, scandals, and odd corners of Britain’s past. His books turn social history into something vivid and surprisingly entertaining.

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