Beer - Its History and its Economic Value as a National Beverage e-bog

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on beer, being an exploration of its history and commercial value. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development of the beer industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "e;Preliminary View of the Subject"e;, "e;Early History of Beer"e;, "e;Early History of Beer, continued"e;, "e;Modern History of Beer"e;, "e;How Beer is Made, and what it is"e;, "e;The Development of Ale, Porter and Lager Beer"e;, "e;The Condition and Prospects of the Beer Trade"e;, "e;Comparative Advantages of Beer over Distilled or Spirituous Liquors"e;, et cetera. Many old works such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on brewing beer. First published in 1880.