Rum: A Global History (Edible)

Rum: A Global History (Edible)

â€˜Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!â€™ A favourite of pirates, the molasses-coloured liquid brings to mind clear blue seas and weatherbeaten sailors. But enjoyment of rum spread far beyond the scallywags of the Caribbean â€“ Charles Dickens savoured it in punch, George Washington served it at campaign rallies, Queen Victoria sipped it in the British Navyâ€™s grog, and Kamehameha I of Hawaii drank it straight. In Rum Richard Foss tells the colourful, secret history of a spirit that not only helped spark the American Revolution but was even used as currency in Australia.This book chronicles the 500-year evolution of rum from a raw spirit concocted for slaves to a beverage savoured by connoisseurs. Rum has left its mark on religious rituals â€“ it remains a sacramental offering among voodoo worshippers â€“ and became part of popular songs and other cultural landmarks. Fast-paced and well written, Rum will delight any fan of Mojitos and Mai Tais.
Country USA
Manufacturer Reaktion Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-04-15
Format Kindle eBook

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