I am looking for books on the History of drinking in america as well as the developement of the Bar/tavern/Saloon. Anyone have any ideas?

Saloons of the old West, Richard Erdoes
Straight up or on the rocks, william Grimes
The Cocktail, Joseph Lanza
Up in the Old Hotel, Joseph Mitchell

Come immediatley to mind. Also articles/books by Mardee and Gary Regan

The best books I have found are "The Stork Club Bar Book" and "The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book". These books have great recipes and lots of history too. They are available at Amazon or at Cocktailbooks.com

My history of drinking:
I Drank, I Got Drunk, I Fell Down, No Problem.
Tomorrow I repeat this.

Alcohol is a product that has provided a variety of functions for people throughout all history. From the earliest times to the present, alcohol has played an important role in religion and worship
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mercy
california dui