Download or read book A History of the World in 6 Glasses written by Tom Standage and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller * Soon to be a TV series starring Dan Aykroyd “There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles Times Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization-from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch's signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again.
Download or read book Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses written by L. M. Bickerton and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a continuing interest in 18th-century drinking glasses which is fuelled by the enormous variety of bowls and stems. They are an eloquent testimony to the ingenuity and craftmanship of glass workers of the time. This guide is illustrated with over 1200 photographs.
Download or read book Old English Glasses written by Albert Hartshorne and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book OLD ENGLISH GLASSES written by ALBERT. HARTSHORNE and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Glass and how to Collect it written by J. Sydney Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book MODERN BRITISH BEER written by MATTHEW. CURTIS and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Golden Age of English Glass written by Dwight P. Lanmon and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Golden Age of English Glass' features 150 objects from the collection of John H. Bryan, ranging in date from c.1650-1809. These enable a full and detailed discussion of the history of English glassmaking during its critical period of innovation and it world triumph.
Download or read book Antique Glass written by John Sandon and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass is to be found everywhere, from delicate wineglasses to ornamental lamps that illuminate and decorate. This book is a valuable starting point for enthusiasts. It tells you where to hunt for bargains and how to add rarities to a growing collection.
Download or read book Decanters 1760 1930 written by David Leigh and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Irish Glass written by Mrs. Graydon Stannus and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Illustrated Guide to Eighteenth century English Drinking Glasses written by L. M. Bickerton and published by Random House Business Books. This book was released on 1971 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glass written by Alan Macfarlane and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture, if you can, a world without glass. There would be no microscopes or telescopes, no sciences of microbiology or astronomy. People with poor vision would grope in the shadows, and planes, cars, and even electricity probably wouldn't exist. Artists would draw without the benefit of three-dimensional perspective, and ships would still be steered by what stars navigators could see through the naked eye. In Glass: A World History, Alan Macfarlane and Gerry Martin tell the fascinating story of how glass has revolutionized the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Starting ten thousand years ago with its invention in the Near East, Macfarlane and Martin trace the history of glass and its uses from the ancient civilizations of India, China, and Rome through western Europe during the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Industrial Revolution, and finally up to the present day. The authors argue that glass played a key role not just in transforming humanity's relationship with the natural world, but also in the divergent courses of Eastern and Western civilizations. While all the societies that used glass first focused on its beauty in jewelry and other ornaments, and some later made it into bottles and other containers, only western Europeans further developed the use of glass for precise optics, mirrors, and windows. These technological innovations in glass, in turn, provided the foundations for European domination of the world in the several centuries following the Scientific Revolution. Clear, compelling, and quite provocative, Glass is an amazing biography of an equally amazing subject, a subject that has been central to every aspect of human history, from art and science to technology and medicine.
Download or read book Cylindrical English Wine and Beer Bottles 1735 1850 written by Olive R. Jones and published by National Historic Parks and Sites Branch, Environment Canada, Parks. This book was released on 1986 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For this study 211 cylindrical sealed and dated bottles and 127 completeundated bottles were examined to establish criteria for dating cylindrical"wine" bottles made between 1735 and 1850. Based on capacity, body height, base diameter, and dates of manufacture, four distinct body styles wereisolated.
Download or read book How to Identify English Drinking Glasses and Decanters 1680 1830 written by Douglas Ash and published by London, Bell. This book was released on 1962 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collecting Old Glass English and Irish written by J. H. Sir Yoxall and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting Old Glass, English and Irish is a book by J. H. Sir Yoxall. It deals with glass articles and classifies the study and practice of glass-collecting in extensive and thorough manner.
Download or read book Antique Glass Bottles written by Willy van den Bossche and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 2001 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major and comprehensive book on the history and evolution of antique glass bottles between 1500 and 1850. Lavishly illustrated with new specially commissioned colour photography, it also includes the most comprehensive worldwide bibliography on glass bo
Download or read book Good Spirits written by A.J. Rathbun and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumers are spending more than $40 billion each year on spirits, and it sometimes seems there are nearly 40 billion drinks to choose from. In Good Spirits, A.J. Rathbun has collected 450 of the best cocktail recipes, featuring an incredible variety of spirits, mixers, and garnishes. The recipes are organized by theme, so it's easy to find the perfect drink for every occasion, and engaging sidebars throughout the book showcase Rathbun's unabashed passion for and knowledge of his subject. With its stunning, full-color photographs and fresh, lively tone, this is the definitive guide to both classic and contemporary drinks for anyone who appreciates the art of the cocktail.
