Whisky, A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald

Whisky, A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald

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Whisky, A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald

Fill a glass and pore through this quirky portrait of whisky, from its humble origins and use as a medicine till today, when it takes pride of place in the liquor cabinet. Featuring tales of whiskys development through the ages along with stories about its powerful effect on drinkers, it delivers a warm aftertaste of hilarity with every shot of fact.
Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children and adults.

David Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist.

John James was born in London and studied at the Eastbourne College of Art. He has specialized in illustrating historical subjects since leaving art school in 1982.

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ISBN 13 9781907184765
ISBN 10 1907184767
Title Whisky, A Very Peculiar History
Author Fiona Macdonald
Series Very Peculiar History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
Year published 2011-02-01
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.