Taverns and Drinking in Early America
Download or Read eBook Taverns and Drinking in Early America PDF 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.
| Author | : Sharon V. Salinger |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2004-08-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801878993 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801878992 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Taverns and Drinking in Early America by : Sharon V. Salinger
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.
