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Magandeep Singh

INDIAN SPIRIT : Untold Story of Drinking in India - 1 - USA Penguin 2017/01/01 - 233

Drinking has been as old as eating and it has been an important part of the Indian culture. The book is a treasure trove for those who have the palate to enjoy their drink and curiosity to know where it came from. Learn about – • What is the right way to order and enjoy your drink? • What are the earliest instances of drinking in India? • How was drinking mentioned in classical Indian literature and its place in our culture? • What were drinks that India gave to the world? Captured in the book are fascinating stories about alcohol, etiquettes of drinking, and tasting notes on different spirits and brews!

Contents

Introduction

1.A spirited History
2.The Raj
3.India shines, wines and Dines
4.The Whisk(e)y Connection
5.Spirits : White and Dark
6.A Royal Tryst with wine
7.A Belly for Beer
8.The Desi Alcohols of India
9.Last Words
10.Drinking Etiquette

ISBN: 9780670089055

Source: Purchased Prism Books,Kadavanthra

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Alcohol -- India -- History.
Alcohol -- India -- History. Alcohol.
Wine and wine making
India

Dewey Class. No.: 362.29203 / MAN/IN