Kentucky Moonshine1 review
David W. Maurer

University Press of Kentucky, 2003

kentucky moonshine is a useful historical work

I read this book in college for kicks and it opened my eyes about many things. Moonshiners were not just crusty old mountaineers who wanted to get drunk and have a good time. This book explains how the social and economic aspects of an agrarian sub-culture led to an era of Americana that has been ...
  
  











  



  
Bootlegger's Daughter30 reviews
Margaret Maron

Mysterious Press, 1992

It Won Them All.

+ Great series opener
+ Bootlegger's Daughter
+ The first novel in the series
  
  











  



  
Very Special Agents12 reviews
James A. Moore

Pocket, 1997

Real, Honest, Revealing, Fascinating

+ Insider's view of a little-known agency
+ Objective, Superbly researched

This is the first book written by an insider to tell the whole truth without self-protection, coverup, anger, or revenge. It's the firsr book to give a true and honest picture of ATF and, indeed, the larger federal law enforcement community. The facts are conveyed via exciting accounts of real ...
  
  











  



  
More Mountain Spirits: The Continuing Chronicle of Moonshine Life and Corn Whiskey, Wines, Ciders & Beers in ...2 reviews
Joseph Earl Dabney

Bright Mountain Books, 1985

Excellent combination of stories,folklore and great recipes

+ A great book that represents an interesting aspect of U.S. history and culture.

The very best of mountain foods with excellent bibliography
  
  











  



  
The Lore of Still Building
Kathleen Howard, Norman Gibat, 1991
  
  











  



  
The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake ...28 reviews
Inc. Foxfire Fund

Anchor, 1972

Sure Fire Reference

+ Oringial Foxfire book
+ Great to read this again
+ I love the whole series!
+ Foxfire collection
  
  











  



  
More Than Moonshine: Appalachian Recipes and Recollections3 reviews
Sidney Saylor Farr

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1983

engaging writing and unique recipes

+ We are often defined by what we eat....
+ Definately a Keeper!

I stumbled upon this at the university library among other historical cookbooks. The recipes are appealing and so is the writing. It's a real gem and I'm glad it's still in print.
  
  











  



  
Moonshine: Recipes * Tall Tales * Drinking Songs * Historical Stuff * Knee-Slappers *How to Make It * How to ...4 reviews
Matthew Rowley

Lark Books, 2007

VERY Good Guide to Real Hooch...

+ Fun Read
+ What they said...
+ 5 star review
  
  











  



  
The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible43 reviews
Leon W. Kania

Happy Mountain Publications, 2000

good book!!!!!!

+ GREAT BOOK! The 1 2 3 to homemade wine, beer, you name it!
+ Anyone Can DO It!
+ Great book for roughing it... or not.
+ Bootlegger's Bible???
  
  











  



  
Mountain Spirits: A Chronicle of Corn Whiskey from King James' Ulster Plantation to America's Appalachians ...3 reviews
Joseph Earl Dabney

Bright Mountain Books, 1984

A Spirited History

+ This book is a treasure!
+ Informative and fun history of an American way of life.

An artful mix of verbatim quotes and scholarly research, you cheer when Thomas Jefferson lifts the excise tax, and you are saddened by the corruption that Prohibition unleashed. Above all you admire the integrity and the intense vitality of the colorful moonshiners, and wish they had been your ...
  
  











  



  
The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged ...19 reviews
William Hogeland

Scribner, 2006

The Whiskey Rebellion

+ was Hamilton good for America?

Purchased as a gift for my son-in-law who is a history buff. Received in time for Christmas and packaged well (as usual for Amazon.com)
  
  











  



  
More Than Moonshine: Appalachian Recipes and Recollections3 reviews
Sidney Saylor Farr

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1983

engaging writing and unique recipes

+ We are often defined by what we eat....
+ Definately a Keeper!

I stumbled upon this at the university library among other historical cookbooks. The recipes are appealing and so is the writing. It's a real gem and I'm glad it's still in print.
  
  











  



  
Very Special Agents12 reviews
James A. Moore

Pocket, 1997

Real, Honest, Revealing, Fascinating

+ Insider's view of a little-known agency
+ Objective, Superbly researched

This is the first book written by an insider to tell the whole truth without self-protection, coverup, anger, or revenge. It's the firsr book to give a true and honest picture of ATF and, indeed, the larger federal law enforcement community. The facts are conveyed via exciting accounts of real ...
  
  











  



  
The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged ...19 reviews
William Hogeland

Scribner, 2006

The Whiskey Rebellion

+ was Hamilton good for America?

Purchased as a gift for my son-in-law who is a history buff. Received in time for Christmas and packaged well (as usual for Amazon.com)
  
  











  



  
Kentucky Moonshine1 review
David W. Maurer

University Press of Kentucky, 2003

kentucky moonshine is a useful historical work

I read this book in college for kicks and it opened my eyes about many things. Moonshiners were not just crusty old mountaineers who wanted to get drunk and have a good time. This book explains how the social and economic aspects of an agrarian sub-culture led to an era of Americana that has been ...
  
  











  



  
The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible43 reviews
Leon W. Kania

Happy Mountain Publications, 2000

good book!!!!!!

+ GREAT BOOK! The 1 2 3 to homemade wine, beer, you name it!
+ Anyone Can DO It!
+ Great book for roughing it... or not.
+ Bootlegger's Bible???
  
  











  



  
More Mountain Spirits: The Continuing Chronicle of Moonshine Life and Corn Whiskey, Wines, Ciders & Beers in ...2 reviews
Joseph Earl Dabney

Bright Mountain Books, 1985

Excellent combination of stories,folklore and great recipes

+ A great book that represents an interesting aspect of U.S. history and culture.

The very best of mountain foods with excellent bibliography
  
  











  



  
The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake ...28 reviews
Inc. Foxfire Fund

Anchor, 1972

Sure Fire Reference

+ Oringial Foxfire book
+ Great to read this again
+ I love the whole series!
+ Foxfire collection
  
  











  



  
Bootlegger's Daughter30 reviews
Margaret Maron

Mysterious Press, 1992

It Won Them All.

+ Great series opener
+ Bootlegger's Daughter
+ The first novel in the series
  
  











  



  
Moonshine: Recipes * Tall Tales * Drinking Songs * Historical Stuff * Knee-Slappers *How to Make It * How to ...4 reviews
Matthew Rowley

Lark Books, 2007

VERY Good Guide to Real Hooch...

+ Fun Read
+ What they said...
+ 5 star review