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100 1 _aGervinus, Georg Gottfried,
_d1805-1871
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-08
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch" by Georg Gottfried Gervinus is a philosophical examination of the cultural significance of wine and the practice of drinking, written in the late 19th century. This historical account investigates the evolution of drinking customs, particularly in relation to societal development and civilization, suggesting that an understanding of potology offers insights into human culture and morality. Gervinus, notable for his influence in historical scholarship, invites readers to see the importance of this seemingly trivial subject through a serious lens. The book spans various epochs, tracing the history of wine from its mythological origins to its role in shaping social customs and state affairs. Gervinus argues that wine is not just a physical indulgence but also a vital element of spiritual and intellectual enjoyment, serving as a catalyst for social interaction and cultural refinement. He discusses the links between wine-drinking and civilizational progress, illustrating how the art of drinking resonates with historical developments across different societies, including notable examples from ancient Greeks to more restrictive cultures like China, where the regulations surrounding alcohol reflected deeper societal values. Ultimately, Gervinus's exploration reveals the profound connections between drinking, camaraderie, and the evolution of human thought and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWine and wine making
653 _aDrinking customs
653 _aBeer
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47076
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