Excerpt from An Essay on the Inventions and Customs of Both Ancients and Moderns in the Use of Inebriating Liquors: Interspersed With Interesting Anecdotes, Illustrative of the Manners and Habits of the Principal Nations of the World, With an Historical View of the Extent and Practice of Distillation, Both as It Relates to Commerce and as a Source of National Income: C
Since this book was put to press, the saccharo meter of Mr. Allan, (see page which is the one mentioned in the act of 4 Geo. 4. Cap. Has been laid aside, and a new one substituted in its place, by an order of the Lords of the Treasury, dated 17th October, 1823. It is called Bate's saccharometer, from the name of the maker, Ro bert Brettell Bate, of London; and appears to be an instrument well calculated to answer all the purposes intended.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history and evolution of alcoholic beverages, tracing their origins from ancient rituals to their widespread consumption in modern society. From the earliest civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the rise of Islam and the Age of Enlightenment, the author explores how different cultures have embraced and regulated the use of alcohol. Along the way, the book unveils the scientific discoveries that led to the development of distillation and the creation of spirits. With meticulous research and engaging anecdotes, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of the role alcohol has played in shaping human history and behavior, providing insights into its social, economic, and cultural significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527738515_0
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