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From the growth of the temperance movement in the early nineteenth century and the appearance of absinthe in the twentieth, to present day debates on alcopops and binge drinking, this collection brings together over 180 years worth of drink-related journalism from the Guardian. Includes highlights from Richard Boston's celebrated real ale column from the 1970s and John Arlott's wine guide for novices from the 1980s.
Trade review
A collection of almost 2 centuries of drink-related journalism from the "Guardian", with highlights from the 70s real ale column and the 80s wine guide for novices. Will be serialised upon publication in "G2".
Synopsis
Presents drink-related journalism from the growth of the temperance movement in the early nineteenth century and the appearance of abs in the twentieth, to debates on alcopops and binge drinking.
Book Details
Publisher:
A & C Black
Publication Date:
30-Sep-2004
ISBN:
9780852651056
About this author
Richard Nelsson is the Guardian's chief librarian and editor of The Guardian Book of Mountains.
