The drunken botanist the plants that create the world's great drinks
Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when a Dutch physician added oil of juniper to a clear spirit, believing that juniper berries would cure kidney disorders. The 'Drunken botanist' uncovers the enlight...
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| Format: | Audiobooks Audiobook (CD) |
| Language: | English |
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[Minneapolis, MN] :
HighBridge Audio,
p2013.
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| Edition: | Unabridged. |
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| Summary: | Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when a Dutch physician added oil of juniper to a clear spirit, believing that juniper berries would cure kidney disorders. The 'Drunken botanist' uncovers the enlightening botanical history and the fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even one fungus). |
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| Item Description: | Title from container. Compact discs. Duration: 10:15:00. |
| Physical Description: | 8 sound discs (615 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN: | 9781622311392 1622311396 |
