Richard Foss

Rum: A Global History

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ISBN 13:: 9781861899262
author:: Richard Foss
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Food & Drink, Reference & Gastronomy, Gastronomy, Food & society, Social & cultural history, Spirits & cocktails, Beverages - Wine & Spirits, Cooking / Beverages / Wine & Spirits, Cooking / Wine, Gastronomy, History, Cooking, Popular Culture & Media:
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Rum: A Global History by Richard Foss explores the five-hundred-year evolution of this spirit from its raw beginnings to its current status as a savored beverage. From its role in religious rituals and popular songs, to its inclusion in recipes and cultural landmarks, Foss reveals the complex history behind rum. The book chronicles how rum played a significant part in shaping various cultures, including its use as currency in Australia and its impact on the American Revolution. With illustrations of rum memorabilia from its earliest days to the tiki craze of the 1950s, readers can gain a deeper understanding of this spirit's enduring presence. Foss also shares recipes for sweet and savory rum dishes, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways that rum has been enjoyed around the world.

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