Americana Ebrietatis

"Americana Ebrietatis: The Favorite Tipple of our Forefathers and the Laws and Customs Relating Thereto" by Hewson L. Peeke is a survey of American drinking habits from the first colonists in the country all the way up to the 19th century. It covers every conceivable time when drinking was considered appropriate as well as attempts at its regulation, tariffs, and taxes.