À propos de ce livre
Presents an exploration of the history of drinking in the United States, discussing how alcohol has shaped American history and character from the seventeenth century to the present.
- History
- Alcohol
- Drinking of alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholism
- Drinking customs
Critiques de lecteurs
Josh100/100
Drinking in America is a survey of the ways in which alcohol and drunkenness have impacted national history. Cheever, a former alcoholic and daughter of the novelist John Cheever, intertwines her own family's history of alcoholism with the national story. Cheever is pretty critical of the impact of alcohol - but she's also willing to acknowledge its uses and virtues. For example in her discussion…
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