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Wine, Beer, Cider, Spirits : A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section VIII, compiled by André L. Simon, is a hardback edition published in 1948 by The Wine and Food Society. This volume is part of a broader encyclopaedic series devoted to gastronomy, with Section VIII focusing specifically on alcoholic beverages. Compiled by the renowned wine authority and gastronome André Simon, the book provides detailed entries on the history, production, and cultural significance of wine, beer, cider, and spirits. It serves both as a reference work and a celebration of the art of drink within the culinary tradition.

The book is gastronomy reference and food & drink history with themes of alcohol culture, culinary tradition, and historical production.

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