A harrowing chronicle of England's early-eighteenth century 'gin craze.--The Atlantic Monthly This description may be from another edition of this product.
My husband who loves gin and tonics and has also researched every kind of gin available really enjoyed reading this book. Although he is a true "historian" and not big on fiction this novel was a fast read and informational. For the person who has everything and loves to read.
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Patrick Dillon's account of the Gin Craze of the 18th century is an informative, well-written, and lively account of the social problems surrounding the introduction of high-octane spirits into English society. He provides enough names-and-dates for demanding historians without being pedantic. Mr. Dillon describes in detail the great toll 'Madame Geneva' took on the poor: the spirit's maiming and blinding qualities (turpentine...
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