02271cam a22003373u 4500 48120 UtSlPG 20260610134115.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 TP Bauer, Max, 1861-1932 Der deutsche Durst: Methyologische Skizzen der deutschen Kulturgeschichte Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-31 E-text prepared by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Der deutsche Durst: Methyologische Skizzen der deutschen Kulturgeschichte" by Max Bauer is a cultural history written in the early 20th century. This work explores various aspects of drinking culture in Germany, delving into historical customs and the significance of beverages such as mead, beer, and wine in German society. The text aims to entertain and educate the layperson, offering insights into how these drinks shaped social rituals and community gatherings through the ages. The beginning of the book discusses the fundamental importance of drinking in human culture, suggesting that the act of drinking is a primary human experience, learned before other skills like eating. The author emphasizes that drinking, particularly in communal settings, has played a vital role in shaping relationships and societal structures, as seen through vivid depictions of ancient Germanic gatherings where mead was consumed. The narrative introduces themes of camaraderie, tradition, and the interplay between celebratory drinking and the darker aspects of human behavior, setting the stage for an examination of German drinking customs throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Germany -- Social life and customs Drinking customs Germans Alcoholic beverages -- Germany https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48120 88959 88959