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In a lively gastronomical tour around the world and through the millennia, <i>Uncorking the Past</i> tells the compelling story of humanity's ingenious, intoxicating search for booze. Following a tantalizing trail of archaeological, chemical, artistic, and textual clues, Patrick E. McGovern, the leading authority on ancient alcoholic beverages, brings us up to date on what we now know about the creation and history of alcohol, and the role of alcohol in society across cultures. Along the way, he
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- Author
- McGovern, Patrick E.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9786612359903
- Category
- cooking
- Subjects
- Science, Folklore, Anthropology
- Rating
- 3.66 / 5 (88 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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