Rum : a global history
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Published
London : Reaktion Books, [2012].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
641.259 FOSS
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641.259 FOSS
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Published
London : Reaktion Books, [2012].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
141 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references, web resources (pages 133-134), and index.
Description
"'Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!' A favourite of pirates, the molasses-coloured liquid brings to mind clear blue seas and weatherbeaten sailors. But enjoyment of rum spread far beyond the scallywags of the Caribbean--Charles Dickens savoured it in punch, George Washington served it at campaign rallies, Queen Victoria sipped it in the British Navy's grog, and Kamehameha I of Hawaii drank it straight. In Rum Richard Foss tells the colourful, secret history of a spirit that not only helped spark the American Revolution but was even used as currency in Australia. This book chronicles the 500-year evolution of rum from a raw spirit concocted for slaves to a beverage savoured by connoisseurs. Rum has left its mark on religious rituals--it remains a sacramental offering among voodoo worshippers--and became part of popular songs and other cultural landmarks. Fast-paced and well written, Rum will delight any fan of Mojitos and Mai Tais."--Dust jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Foss, R. (2012). Rum: a global history . Reaktion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Foss, Richard. 2012. Rum: A Global History. Reaktion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Foss, Richard. Rum: A Global History Reaktion Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Foss, Richard. Rum: A Global History Reaktion Books, 2012.
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