About this title: Here we go. Gene "The Contrary Farmer" Logsdon has taken on some controversial subjects in his time, but this time he has bitten off (sipped on doesnt sound right) a topic bound to raise strong feelings on both sides of societys moral boundary lines. His subject is alcohol and its traditional role on the family homestead. Not surprisingly, Gene speaks the bare-naked truth, and finds a lot more good than bad to say about booze.Alcohol has historically played a significant role in agricultural life. In colonial times it was the most liquid alternative to hard currency as a means of exchange. ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781890132439ISBN:1890132438
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First paperback edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company, White River Junction, VT
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781890132668ISBN:1890132667
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xxiv, 205 pp., illus., biblio., index; 23 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated "First Printing. " "Here we go. Gene 'The Contrary Farmer' Logsdon has taken on some controversial subjects in his time, but this time he has bitten off ('sipped on' doesn't sound right) a topic bound to raise strong feelings on both sides of society's moral boundary lines. His subject is alcohol and its traditional role on the family homestead. Not surprisingly, Gene speaks the bare-naked truth ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: White River Junction, VT, U.S.A. : Chelsea Green Publishing, 2000
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781890132668ISBN:1890132667
Description: Near Fine. Trade paperback. 205 pages, indexed. A new and unread copy. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company [1999], White River Junction
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781890132439ISBN:1890132438
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. Signed? First edition. [Possibly a signed copy of some kind as "CHG / Logsdon" appears to possibly be hand-printed in large letters in red magic marker on the page opposite the half-title page. However, I can't be sure as I don't have another copy to compare with---to see if what I think is hand-printed is actually machine printed---and the "CHG" portion is somewhat puzzling, unless Gene is a middle name of some sort]. 205 pages, indexed. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. read more
Edition: 1st ed
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Chelsea Green, White River Junction, VT
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781890132668ISBN:1890132667
Description: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1890132667. Lg softbound, very sl opened. History, traditions of alcohol, and brewing, distilling.; SC, octavo; 205 pages. read more
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