The Social History of Bourbon - Paperback

by Gerald Carson (Author), Michael R. Veach (Foreword by)

The distinctive beverage of the Western world, bourbon is Kentucky's illustrious gift to the world of spirits. Although the story of American whiskey is recorded in countless lively pages of our nation's history, the place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long awaited detailed and objective presentation. Not a recipe book or a barman's guide, but a fascinating and informative contribution to Americana, The Social History of Bourbon reflects an aspect of our national cultural identi

Author Biography

Gerald Carson (1899 -- 1989) was the author of several books of social history.