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Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Edition: 2001
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780316855976
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In Vino Veritas by André L. Simon (1913)
Part of a series of educational books about wine produce by the author on behalf of The Wine Trade Club.
This volume, the first in the series, was formed from the text of six lectures given by the Wine Trade Club at Vintners’ Hall during the winter of 1911-1912.
Publisher: Grant Richards Ltd., London
Edition: 1913
Pages: 202
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Bibliotheca Vinaria by André L. Simon (1913)
This book was originally produced as a catalogue of wine books for the Wine Trade Club in 1913. My copy is a reprint of Simon’s personal copy, complete with additions written in his own hand, that was re-printed as a limited edition of 600 copies by the Holland Press in 1979.
This book appears to have been the inspiration for Gabler’s Wine into Words (1985) which takes much the same format but is obviously more up to date.
Publisher: Holland Press
Edition: 1979
Pages: 339
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Beverages, Past and Present Vols I & II by Edward R. Emerson (1908)
An extensive work in two beautifully presented, gilt edged, volumes. Volume I deals with the drinks and customs of the ancient world and the countries of the far east, whilst Volume II covers Europe and the Americas.
At almost 1100 pages this is a weighty tome and a fine addition to any collection of books on wine or social history.
Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York
Edition: 1908
Pages: 563 & 514
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The History of the Wine Trade in England Vols I, II & III by André L. Simon (1964)
A three volume set originally published in 1906, 1907 and 1909 respectively, re-published together for the first time by Holland Press in 1964.
In his autobiography, Simon claims that these three volumes were his best work, and they are certainly more detailed than any other book of his that I have read, of which there are more than 90.
Publisher: Holland Press
Edition: 1964
Pages: 387, 339 & 423
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The History of the Wine Trade in England Vol I by André L. Simon (1906)
The first of a three volume set published in 1906, 1907 and 1909 respectively.
This volume covers the rise and progress of the wine trade in England from the earliest time to the end of the 14th century. Volumes II and III take the story up to the end of the 17th century. The three volume series was re-printed by The Holland Press in 1964.
In his autobiography, Simon claims that these three volumes were his best work, and they are certainly more detailed than any other book of his that I have read, of which there are more than 90. This is a rare gem but a very heavy read.
Bottlescrew Days (1926) is effectively the fourth volume in the series, covering the 18th century.
Publisher: Wyman & Sons Ltd., London
Edition: 1906
Pages: 387
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The Story of the Vine by Edward R. Emerson (1902)
Typical of the time in that it covers all the major wine regions of the world along with a few chapters on the development and use of wine in antiquity.
An interesting read, which is written in a more accessible language than many of its predecessors.
Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York
Edition: 1902
Pages: 252
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A Lay Thesis on Bible Wines by Edward R. Emerson (1902)
In this small book the author challenges the writings of the Temperance movement and refutes the notion that the wines referred to in the Bible were non-alcoholic.
Publisher: Merrill & Baker
Edition: 1902
Pages: 63
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Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley