Taverns and Drinking in Early America
| Author | : Sharon V. Salinger |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2004-08-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801878993 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801878992 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (992 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Taverns and Drinking in Early America by : Sharon V. Salinger
Download or read book Taverns and Drinking in Early America written by Sharon V. Salinger and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2004-08-04 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American colonists knew just two types of public building: churches and taverns. At a time when drinking water was considered dangerous, everyone drank often and in quantity. The author explores the role of drinking and tavern sociability.
