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Absinthe : The Exquisite Elixir by Breaux, T. A.;Wittels, Betina J is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Front Cover; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; Foreword by Maxwell Britten; Introduction by Betina J. Wittels; Exquisite to the Eye and Mind; The Ascension and Demise of the Green Fairy; The Dark Ages; The Long Road Home: Absinthe Returns; Accoutrements and Antiques; Absinthe and the Craft Cocktail Revival; Absinthe Reviews; Select Bibliography; About the Author.;"Take an intimate look into the contemporary world of absinthe. International in scope, Absinthe: The Exquisite Elixir is a visually rich journey into an alluring subculture. Filled with color reproductions of classic and current lithographs, posters, cartoons, as well as photos of antiques, glassware, and other tools of the absinthe drinker, this new and comprehensive guide explains and illustrates the history, culture, and mystique of the drink known as the Green Fairy. The authors provide insights into the controversy and effects of the Green Fairy through the stories of famous connoisseurs, including Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. In addition to a rich history, this detailed new guide includes recipes, reviews of existing Absinthe brands, and
Who reads Absinthe : The Exquisite Elixir?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Breaux, T. A.;Wittels, Betina J
- Publisher
- Fulcrum Publishing
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781682750018
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Cooking, Folklore
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (34 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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