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Drinking Boston - by Stephanie Schorow (Paperback)

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  • From the revolutionary camaraderie of the Colonial taverns to the saloons of the turn of the century; from Prohibition-a period rife with class politics, social reform, and opportunism-to a trail of nightclub neon so vast, it was called the "Conga Belt," Drinking Boston is a tribute to the fascinating role alcohol has played throughout the city's history.
  • About the Author: Stephanie Schorow learned to write with a hangover during her many years as a reported and editor for the Boston Herald, the Associated Press, the Stamford Advocate and other newspapers around the country.
  • 288 Pages
  • History, United States

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From the revolutionary camaraderie of the Colonial taverns to the saloons of the turn of the century; from Prohibition-a period rife with class politics, social reform, and opportunism-to a trail of nightclub neon so vast, it was called the "Conga Belt," Drinking Boston is a t...



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From the revolutionary camaraderie of the Colonial taverns to the saloons of the turn of the century; from Prohibition-a period rife with class politics, social reform, and opportunism-to a trail of nightclub neon so vast, it was called the "Conga Belt," Drinking Boston is a tribute to the fascinating role alcohol has played throughout the city's history.



About the Author



Stephanie Schorow learned to write with a hangover during her many years as a reported and editor for the Boston Herald, the Associated Press, the Stamford Advocate and other newspapers around the country. She is the author of six books about Boston history and teaches both writing and pottery. She shares her Medford home with 2 1/2 cats. Visit her at www.stephanieschorow.com
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Theme: State & Local, New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Format: Paperback
Author: Stephanie Schorow
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2019
TCIN: 1011237016
UPC: 9781493048984
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-9677
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.1 pounds
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  • A: Stephanie Schorow has extensive experience as a reporter and editor for various newspapers.

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