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Hideous absinthe
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- Book Synopsis
- British television producer and author Adams explores the preoccupations and fears of the 19th century through myths that were created around the liquor flavored with wormwood and anise, and how art, science, and politics were conscripted into the battles over it. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
- About The Author
- Jad Adams is a television producer and author whose last book, Madder Music, Stronger Wine, received resounding critical praise. He has also written biographies of Tony Benn and of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty. He lives in London and on the Greek island of Leros.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780299200008
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The University of Wisconsin Press, (24 February 2004)
- Number of Pages
- 294
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 156 x 28 mm
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