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Hardcover Gin: The Much Lamented Death of Madam Geneva Book

ISBN: 1932112006

ISBN13: 9781932112009

Gin: The Much Lamented Death of Madam Geneva

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A harrowing chronicle of England's early-eighteenth century 'gin craze.--The Atlantic Monthly This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
Novel about Gin

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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There aren't any hints for the perfect martini

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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