Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (689 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1621572102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The eighteenth century saw the Father of His Country distilling whiskey in his backyard. Cheers!. Fast forward to the twentieth century and acquaint yourself with Woodrow Wilson’s namesake whisky, FDR’s affinity for rum swizzles, and Ike's bathtub gin. Stroll through our country’s memorable momentsfrom George Washington at Mount Vernon to the days of Prohibition, from impeachment hearings to nuclear weapons negotiationsand discover the role that alcohol played in all of them with Mark Will-Weber’s Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking.As America transformed from fledgling nation to world power, one element remained constant: alcohol. The nineteenth century witnessed the lavish expenses on wine by the Sage of Monticello, Honest Abe’s inclination toward temperance, and the slurred speech of the first president to be impeached. What concoctions can be found in the White House today? Visit the first lady’s beehives to find out!In Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, you’ll learn: Which Founding Fathers had d
Elwyn J. Luber said I was taken aback by some factual mistakes which are pretty glaring and should have been discovered and corrected by. As someone who loves to read Presidential history, I enjoyed this unique take on the leaders of our nation. There were a lot of insightful stories and incidents which I have never encountered in my reading. However, I was taken aback by some factual mistakes which are pretty glaring and should have been discovered and corrected by any editor who knows presidential history and should be corrected before any new printing. I mention them here only because I don't know how to get in touch with the author to point them out.p. I was taken aback by some factual mistakes which are pretty glaring and should have been discovered and corrected by Elwyn J. Luber As someone who loves to read Presidential history, I enjoyed this unique take on the leaders of our nation. There were a lot of insightful stories and incidents which I have never encountered in my reading. However, I was taken aback by some factual mistakes which are pretty glaring and should have been discovered and corrected by any editor who knows presidential history and should be corrected before any new printing. I mention them here only because I don't know how to get in touch with the author to point them out.p. 48 John Quincy Adams never served as a senator. He came . 8 John Quincy Adams never served as a senator. He came . Historical and Humorous for All Ages My professor recommended this book to my class, and as most students love drinking, I decided to give it a whirl. Boy was I glad, literally read it in two days, because I could not put it down. It is hilarious, yet I felt like I also was learning a lot. Passed it off to my mom who loved it equally as much as I did! Definitely will be recommending it and bringing up fun facts while at the bar for years to come!. Much more fascinating than I expected. bleach Absolutely fascinating! This book was indeed a pleasant surprise. Filled with unexpected information about our Presidents (all of them). If you would enjoy a brief and interesting look into the politics and lives or our chief executives then this book is for you. Mark has a great sense of humor.
I never dreamed that the presidents were such boozers! Pour yourself a toddy and ponder a vexing question: With which POTUS would you most like to raise a glass? Delightful read.”Charlotte Hays, author of When Did White Trash Become the New Normal? and co-author of Being Dead Is No ExcuseIf drinking in presidential politics is no laughing matter, then why did George Washingtonas I learned from this bookname his favorite fox hounds Drunkard,’ Tippler,’ and Tipsy’? Mark Will-Weber’s Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt is a fascinating and well-researched tour through the liquor cabinets of America’s chief executives.”Michael P. Far too often, what passes for history is nothing more than rehashed,