I have not yet read this book. The sub-title describes it as “A manual for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certificate course”.
Publisher: World Cuisine
Edition: 1975
ISBN: 9780004352183
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World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson (1971)
First published in 1971, this is the Eleventh Printing of 1975. A very large volume contained in a board slip-cover.
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Edition: 1975
ISBN: 9780855330026
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The International Wine and Food Society’s Gazetteer of Wines by André L. Simon (1972)
The Foreword says:
“When André L. Simon died in 1970 he had written more than seventy books on wine and gastronomy. The Gazetteer of Wines was his last work. This book which describes in some detail the major wines, wine-producing countries and vineyards of the world, as well as the lesser-known ‘local’ growths, was the fruit of a lifetime’s study and research.
At the time of his death the Gazetteer was completed but needed revising. During the past two years friends of André Simon, both those who knew him personally and those who knew him by reputation only, have been working to update and verify the information contained in this monumental work.
This task is now complete, and the Gazetteer of Wines stands not only as a unique index of world viticulture, but as a final tribute to André L. Simon.
GEORGE RAINBIRD”
Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: 1972
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King Tut’s Wine Cellar by Leonard H. Lesko (1977)
This large format paperback provides an interesting account of the use of wine in “Golden Age of Egyptian History”. It contains lots of photographs of wine related artefacts and wall paintings and a list of the contents of King Tut’s wine cellar.
Fascinating stuff.
Publisher: B. C. Scribe Publications, California
Edition: 1977
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The Great Wine Rivers by Creighton Churchill (1971)
I can only assume that this author didn’t know that the Iberian peninsula is part of Europe. Not only does he not mention the rivers, but Spain and Portugal don’t even appear on his map!
Publisher: Macmillan
Edition: 1974
Pages: 222
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Playboy’s Book of Wine by Peter Gillette & Paul Gillette (1974)
Not as interesting as the title suggests.
Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Ltd
Edition: 1974
Pages: 252
ISBN: 9780600370871
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The History of the Vintners’ Company by Anne Crawford (1977)
According to its website, the Vintners’ Company can trace its history back to 1363 when it was awarded a royal charter to form a monopoly for trade with Gascony. This book provides a history of the company and the wine trade in England over a period of 600 years.
The front free end-paper is signed by the then Master of of the Vintner’s Company under an inscription which reads:
“Presented to Members of the Vintners’ Company on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1977.”
Publisher: Constable, London
Edition: 1977
Pages: 319
ISBN: 9780094619906
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The Fireside Book of Wine by Alexis Bespaloff (1977)
A book of quotations from a large number of wine critics and famous wine lovers including Franklin, Hemingway, Jefferson, Byron, Dahl and many others.
A pick up and put down book.
First published in 1977 and re-published in 1984.
Publisher: Holiday House
Edition: 1984
Pages: 446
ISBN: 9780671530693
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Grossman’s Guide to Wines, Spirits and Beers by Harold J. Grossman (1940)
Originally published in 1940, this is the 5th edition from 1974.
A fairly basic introduction to the wines and other drinks of the world with short chapters on port and Portuguese wine.
Publisher: Frederick Muller, London
Edition: 1974
Pages: 564
ISBN: 0-584-97062-1
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The Wine Trade by A. D. Francis (1972)
The subtitle of this book is “The Merchant Adventurers” and its focus is on the development of the wine trade between England and Europe up to the end of the nineteenth century.
The book includes an interesting chapter on “The Years of Vintage Port”.
Publisher: A. & C. Black Ltd., London
Edition: 1972
Pages: 359
ISBN: 9780064922302
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