The Favorite Tipple of our Forefathers and the Laws and Customs Relating Thereto Peeke, Hewson L. (Hewson Lindsley) 1861-1942 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Americana Ebrietatis" by Hewson L. Peeke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the traditional American drinking customs and the evolution of laws and sentiments related to alcohol in society. Peeke discusses the connection between alcohol consumption, social practices, and influential figures throughout American history, particularly in the context of the liquor commerce and its social implications. The opening of Americana Ebrietatis provides an overview of the drinking habits of early American colonists, detailing different regional customs linked to race and cultural background. It examines how various immigrant groups favored specific alcoholic beverages—such as beer, wine, and cider—over water due to health concerns, positioning alcohol as a staple in daily life. The text sets the stage for a broader discussion about how alcohol was intertwined with significant social events, cultural practices, and even governance, establishing a framework for understanding the changing views on the liquor trade in America that the author aims to clarify throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-03-20 Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Drinking customs -- United States GT Original publication data not identified 17012270 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45177 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45177 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134033.0 45177