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Background information on Dickens' Victorian England,
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This review is from: Convivial Dickens: The Drinks of Dickens and His Times (Hardcover)
One cannot help but notice that in 19th Century English literature a lot of drinking (and eating) is the order of the day. Especially in the works of Charles Dickens, one is either in the local, gin shop, or having a "cordial" in a character's house. Convivial Dickens is the reference guide to the waxing and waning popularity of beer, gin and mixed drinks in Victorian England-specifically the England of Dickens. Each chapter covers a specific drink, beer or gin for example, gives the story of its popularization/decline, and includes recipes taken directly from 19th Century bartending guides. These allow the reader to do some "research" on their own, to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the times.A pretty useful companion to any of Dickens' works, recommended. |
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Convivial Dickens: The Drinks of Dickens and His Times by Edward Hewett (Hardcover - Dec. 1983)
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