Taverns of the American Revolution Author:Adrian Covert Taverns of the American Revolution constructs a new narrative on the role of the tavern in the American Revolution through vignettes about a selection of the era?s surviving public houses. By combining beautiful design, reproduced artwork, and original photography with sharply written historical vignettes, Taverns of the American Revolution is a... more » first-of-its-kind compendium on over fifty of Colonial America?s most famous gathering places.
Covering the role of the tavern during the years leading up to, during, and immediately after the American Revolution (1765–1789), this book is written for a wide audience—from beer aficionados and history buffs to those interested in Colonial architecture. Taverns of the American Revolution uses specially commissioned photography, reproduced art, and sidebars to enhance the reader?s experience. Drawing from newspaper articles, pamphlets from historical societies, and letters from the Founding Fathers themselves, this one-of-a-kind volume captures the old-world charm of America?s historic watering holes.« less
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