Drinking In America: A History
- ISBN-10
- 002918570X
- ISBN-13
- 9780029185704
- Category
- History (General)
- Pages
- 235
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987-05-22
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Authors
- James Kirby Martin, Mark Edward Lender
Description
Unfortunately or fortunately, when Uncle Bland moved to other quarters for the winter, thieves invaded his summer home "and carried off every case of his treasures." There was also country liquor. Rural stills remained a traditional ...
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