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The Mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock due to a shortage beer. Johnny Appleseed traveled the frontier promoting the fermentation of Hard Apple Cider. Ethan Allen took Fort Ticonderoga with the help of a little liquid courage. The battle on Lexington Green was little more than a drunken skirmish. These facts and many more concerning the impact of alcohol on American History is in this fascinating book.

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I chose these beers yesterday for a mixed six-pack 🇺🇸😊🇺🇸. Hubby and I are currently drinking Jefferson‘s Golden Ale and hoping the worst of the expected rain will avoid us when we BBQ 🤞!

This starts out strong when discussing America‘s drinking habits from the arrival of the Mayflower to Prohibition. Towards the 2nd half of this book, the author shifts gears and focuses more on individuals who influenced American (i.e. Joe McCarthy, Nixon) who were also alcoholics. Overall, a quick and interesting read that had me saying “did you know...” to whoever was sitting nearest me while reading. @Hollie mentioned this book. #becauseoflitsy

My grandparents lived just a few blocks away from Fort Humboldt. As a teen during a family visit, I took my dog for a walk and somehow ended up at Fort Humboldt. When I got back, my mom said she had never been there, in spite of spending most of her childhood in Eureka 😳. And it is just now that I learn Grant spent some time there and lost his post due to his drinking.

Somehow this detail had been skipped over in history classes when we were in elementary school 🤔😂. I am a Mayflower descendant, BTW.

Of the books I have in my office, this one has the #bestcover. I may have to do another one of these tonight when I get home with my fiction titles like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. #jingleshelves

This is the book haul from last week‘s trip. If I was rich, would have picked out at least 1,000 more! Top three books are mine; bottom three are younger son‘s. Also got a new Starbucks “place” mug!! Not pictured: a goody I picked up for my Secret Santa match 😉.

Tagged book is because of #Litsy ( @Hollie ) and I‘ve just removed it from my Litsy TBR.

I finished this on the (long) car ride home yesterday. It was fascinating and informative as well as entertaining. It is exactly the kind of history I like to bring into my class...the kind that is often overlooked in school. The quote she uses before the prologue is perfect. "America had been awash in drink almost from the start- wading hip-deep in it, swimming in it, at various times in its history nearly drowning in it." Great nonfiction read!

Apparently Ethan Allen was a drunk who was not fond of his wife!

This one is off to a good start!

I'm headed to OKC at the crack of dawn tomorrow, and since I'm not driving for once, I get to pack these three lovely books for the trip!

"Drinking in America" came in my #bookmail last night and I can't wait to get it started. Hurry up spring break! #professorsoflitsy

My first BOTM box has arrived (and unfortunately I have a meeting so I can't open it yet) but that didn't stop me from ordering these two lovely hardbacks from Amazon today... #blameitonLitsy

#readJanuary #thismonth'sTBR
I'm currently reading A Certain Age, but am anxiously anticipating Love Warrior and The Mothers which I've got a hold on at the library. I'm #2 and #3 so hopefully soon!! Drinking in America I hope will put me back in historian mode in the beginning of the semester, or perhaps my new students will drive me to drink, whichever. All of these are on my list for #LitsyAtoZ

My oldest is with his grandparents and my youngest was unexpectedly invited to spend the evening with a friend! Woohoo! Time to party! And by party, I mean read books

Because.

I just learned some very useful information about PBR - thanks @Liberty 😀(and yes, I'm a year behind on some things...). Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drunk-booksellers-podcast/id998365564?mt=2&i...

The American public is still, as it was then, easy to manipulate with uncertainty and fear.

#nonfictionnovember

Enjoyed this slim volume. Learned a thing or three about the topic. However, the organization of the book seemed disjointed. Although well researched and written, I couldn't help but wish this had been taken on by Sarah Vowell both for her humor and for the way she can weave slightly disjointed topics together seamlessly.

So, still processing the election, but this seemed like a good book to give me a distraction. 😜 Also, may count for #bookandbrew #photoadaynov16

Lovely to have such a warm and caring online community here. I ❤️ Litsy!!

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Reading Perks of Being A Wallflower on kindle, plus these library goodies!!! Love the #nonfictionnovember idea Going to try to fit some more in this month.

While the neighbors rake leaves, I'm not missing the chance to read on my porch in this amazing fall weather. I might even crack open a brew to go along with the theme....
#worthit #theleavescanwait

I am sure the Americans fix nothing without a drink. -Frederick Marryat 19th century