Rum: The Epic Story Of The Drink That Conquered The WorldCitadel Press, 2005 - 296 pagina's In this sweeping volume, Charles Coulombe explores the fascinating origins and far-reaching legacies of the drink that kept the British Navy afloat for 300 years' while establishing a colourful reputation as a mainstay of buccaneers, revolutionaries and trendsetters. From rum's role in the Boston Tea Party to its dubious distinction as the centre of the soul-crushing colonial Triangle Trade, here is the uncorked truth about the beverage that altered world history. Spiked with tantalising recipes, Rum is intriguing, informative and utterly intoxicating.' |
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The Birth of KillDevil | 13 |
Grog and the Navy | 24 |
Triangle Trade | 52 |
Rum and Piracy | 66 |
Rum in the West Indies | 82 |
Colonial and Revolutionary America | 109 |
Rum in West Africa | 126 |
Rum in the East Indies Australia | 140 |
Voodoo and Obeah | 164 |
Rum and Holidays | 178 |
Prohibition Triumphant | 204 |
Rum and the Army | 235 |
A Symbol of Exotic | 247 |
A Historic and Libational Survey | 268 |
Bibliography | 283 |
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