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Wayne Curtis

    Wayne Curtis creëert verhalen die duiken in het rijke weefsel van de cultuurgeschiedenis, waarbij hij vaak ongebruikelijke reizen en de maatschappelijke fundamenten van fascinerende onderwerpen onderzoekt. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en meeslepende verhalen, die lezers meenemen naar het verleden en tegelijkertijd de relevantie ervan voor de huidige tijd belichten. Curtis bezit een uniek vermogen om schijnbaar uiteenlopende thema's te verbinden, van de geschiedenis van sterke dranken tot epische voetexpedities, wat zijn literaire bijdragen zowel onderscheidend als boeiend maakt. Zijn schrijven nodigt uit tot het ontdekken van verborgen geschiedenissen en tot reflectie op de blijvende invloed van ons verleden.

    And a Bottle of Rum. A History of the World in Ten Cocktails
    Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island with Newfoundland & Labrador
    • Celebrate the 'Spirit' of America. A rollicking, raucous room across American history as seen through a bottle of rum, this book overflows with fascinating facts & colorful characters. Among them: Ben Franklin's favorite term for intoxication, "Been to Barbados," in honor of rum's probable birthplace. The country that consumes the most rum per capita. The original Trader Vic & Don the Beachcomber (yes, they were real people), who created the 'tiki bar' craze. Ernest Hemingway, who had a rum cocktail created just for him. Stephen Remsberg, a New Orleans attorney who owns what may be the world's largest private rum collection. Complete recipes for rum cocktails & a handy guide to the best available rum brands, it's the perfect gift for your foodie friends - or for yourself, especially if you're thirsty.

      And a Bottle of Rum. A History of the World in Ten Cocktails2016
      4,3
    • It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Frommer's is packed with completely up-to-date practical information, exact prices, and candid insider advice. It's the most authoritative, easy-to-use guide you can buy. Everything You Need for the Perfect Trip: Great places to stay: historic hotels, B&Bs by the sea, the best camping sites, and more Fabulous seafood fresh from the Atlantic: Malpeque Bay oysters, all-you-can-eat lobster suppers, Digby scallops, and more—with the best places for picturesque waterfront dining A complete guide to exploring the provinces, from great fishing villages and provincial parks to the Fortress of Louisbourg and Iceberg Alley The best of the outdoors: sailing, sea kayaking, fishing, nature walks, day hikes, and rappeling—plus the best places to spot caribou, puffins, and bald eagles Detailed, accurate two-color city and regional maps Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com

      Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island with Newfoundland & Labrador1998
      5,0