Guy, Patricia

Bacchus at Baker Street: Sherlock Holmes & Victorian Drinking Lore

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ISBN 13:: 9780595455751
author:: Guy, Patricia
format:: Paperback
publisher:: iUniverse
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 150
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland)
Condition:: New
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Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Doctor Watson first met in a bar. This chance encounter inspired Patricia Guy to explore Victorian drinking habits, a fascinating topic that spans wine tasting, medicinal uses, and popular cocktails. Guy delves into the world of Victorian drinking culture, discussing the best vintages, drinks advertising, cellar management, and the medicinal properties of wine. She also examines how Sherlock Holmes's knowledge of wine helped him solve cases and explores the motives of wine merchants who turned to crime. With expert authority, Guy sets historical references firmly in context, providing a unique and engaging perspective on Victorian drinking lore.

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