Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 336 pages. 23 x 16.5 cm. An acclaimed broadcast journalist, Burns has written a witty and comprehensive history of America's complex affair with drink. Burns relates that drinking was "the first national pastime," and shows how it shaped American politics and culture..... More
Albany: Steam Press of Packard and Van Benthuysen, 1835. Sewn binding. 36 pages. 17 x 12 cm. This Temperance issue utilizes the popular practice of pairing practical information with the group's statements of belief. Here you will find charts of stars and weather predictions along with tales and illustrations showing..... More
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1947. Staplebound. 10 pages. 17 x 10 cm. A "Handy" Reference of Legal Requirements for the Physician and Pharmacist covering the New York State Narcotic Law, Federal Narcotic Law, and the New York State Barbiturate Law. Compiled and Distributed by The New York State pharmaceutical Association, 1261 Broadway, NY, NY..... More
New York: Schocken Books, 1983. Hardcover. 151 pages. Focusing on case studies and research, McConville highlights the mental and physical consequences of drinking such as - women are more likely to develop digestive and nutritional problems, women are more prone to liver damage and other alcohol related diseases than are..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1991. Hardcover. 554 pages. 22 x 14 cm. Alcohol is mankind's favorite mind-altering drug, and always has been. This anthology offers a generous selection, ranging from the Epic of Gilgamest, which predates Homer by some 1500 years, through Homer himself, the Bible, Beowulf, Rabelais, Chaucer, Shakespeare..... More
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Newport, RI: PRINTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE NEWPORT MERCURY, 1815. Sewn binding. 23 pages. 21 x 13 cm. Caleb J. Tenney was the pastor of the First Congregational Church, Newport, from 1804 to 1815. This sermon explores the Proverbs of Solomon - Wine in a mocker, STRONG DRINK IS..... More
New York: THE GOODHUE COMPANY, 1914. First Edition. Hardcover. 127 pages. 18 x 12 cm. Williams book was a critical examination of alcohol prohibition, warning of unintended consequences such as the rise of illicit liquor and substitution with more harmful substances. William's nuanced approach distinguished between different types of drugs..... More