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Illus. with photographs and drawings. Jacket. First Edition. NY & London: St. Martin’s Press, [1982].
Explore the rich heritage and cultural significance of cider through R.K. French’s authoritative examination. This scholarly work traces cyder’s evolution from ancient origins through its prominence in English tradition, revealing how this fermented beverage shaped agricultural practices, social customs, and regional identity.
French delves into production methods, varieties, and the nutritional and medicinal properties that made cyder a staple across centuries. Essential reading for historians, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the profound role this historic drink played in Western civilization.
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