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TABASCO: An Illustrated History Hardcover – September, 2007

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 242 pages
  • Publisher: University Press of Mississippi; First Edition edition (September 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0979780802
  • ISBN-13: 978-0979780806
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 0.9 x 12.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book about an amazing product from it's humble beginnings
By D. C. Bailey on October 31, 2007
Format: Hardcover
I was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the archaeologists who worked on recovering the site of the first Tabasco factory. That is where I met the author of this book, who at the time (2000) was still a Ph.D candidate.
With that disclaimer mentioned, this book is a fantacstic, all-encompassing story about one of the most beloved American products of all times. From it's humble beginnings that pre-date the Civil War, to its survival into the modern age of manufacturing and production, this book offers facinating tidbits of triva and many "are you SERIOUS??" revelations throughout. I particulalry like seeing how Tabasco's advertising campaigns have evolved over the years. The book does a great job in tracking the rise of a truly original American invention.
The author has been the McIlhenny Company historian for many years now and is THE source on all things Tabasco. He brings a great style to this book and has included some of the more rare photos from the past to help tell the story. Truly a must-have if you love Tabasco, if you want to know more about how this American legend began, or if you just want see how they get so much heat into such a little bottle.

Ayyyyieee!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Best of Recent Tabasco Histories
By Bookarch on November 6, 2007
Format: Hardcover
I have read both Rothefeder's book and Bernard's book. The former appears to be full of factual errors, some of them so ludicrous as to be laughable. The obvious anti-McIlhenny bias held by Rothfeder makes his work less believable, editorialized, and speculative. In contrast, Bernard's book is riveting, full of details, historical documents, and illustrations to which no one else has had access. The fact that the McIlhenny's have held their company together through ups and downs, profitably, is a testament to what is right about their business philosophy. Bernard's book was published by McIlhenny Company, but since he IS the company historian, you can bet that everything in there is accurate. It is the OFFICIAL history of Tabasco for good reason. If you're a fan of the sauce, you'll love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsTabasco, Spice With A Story
By G. Ruth Miller on December 16, 2007
Format: Hardcover
I purchased this book for several of my family members. It is so much more than a beautiful coffee table book, although, it is extraordinarily eye pleasing and informative! Not only are the recipes easy and delicious, they really represent a terrific display of authenic history of our Louisiana culture. The McIlhenny family history is as interesting as the story of how "Tabasco" became such a beloved icon of Avery Island and all of South Louisiana. I would reccomend it as a gift to your favorite "person who has everything"!
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5.0 out of 5 starsLife Story
By MEMPHIS-JOHN on May 3, 2008
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February 27, 1973. That's the day Avery was born. Nine months earlier, her mother and I spent a magical weekend at the Holiday Inn in New Iberia, Louisiana. We were both students at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Avery's mother and I didn't have much (any) money. We had heard that there was a very special place where they made Tabasco sauce and that one could tour the island and visit the salt mine for free.

So we drove from New Orleans to New Iberia, checked into the Holiday Inn and went on the (free) tour of the McIlhenny estate. It was magical: decades before it became politically correct to preserve wildlife such as the snowy egret (a bird), the McIlhenny family set aside an island paradise for anyone to see who bothered to make the (unadvertised) trip.

My wife and I named the wonderful girl conceived on our trip to Avery Island 'Avery".

Avery has married and has given me twin grandchildren, Anna and Jackson. I look forward to the day when I will walk Avery Island with them.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book
By Beverly G. Koonce on April 16, 2013
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This is a keeper. The history of the family is fascinating and the pictures are just wonderful. Paul McIlhenny has since passed just recently. My condolences to the family and what a great legacy!! Thank you Shane Bernard for your knowledge and work getting this book together. It's a fascinating read!
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4.0 out of 5 starsHistory of Hot Sauce
By DMan on April 24, 2013
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It is interesting to know how far back how Tabasco started from way back to the civil war and from the ancestry to current day operations. Also, there are some recipes in the book I am going to try out.
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