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Ardent spirits

John Kobler

1973372 pagesabout 6–9 hours
1973
first published
  • 1973Putnam · 372 pages · ENG
  • 1973Putnam · 386 pages · ENGISBN 9780399112096
  • 1973Putnam · 422 pages · ENG
  • 1974Joseph · 386 pages · ENGISBN 9780718112523
  • 1993Da Capo Press · 386 pages · ENGISBN 9780306805127
  • 1977Fawcett · ENGISBN 9780449233986

"It is here at last -- dry America's first birthday," proclaimed the Anti-Saloon League of New York. The date was January 16, 1920, a Friday. "At one minute past twelve tomorrow morning a new nation will be born ... Tonight John Barleycorn makes his last will and testament. Now for an era of clear thinking and clean living! The Anti-Saloon League wishes every man, woman, and child a happy New Dry Year." - p. [11].

Content notes

  • Alcohol abusemoderateunreviewed
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