Philosophy of Gin Publisher / National Gallery of Australia the Alpine Epic Mountain Bike

the Alpine Epic Mountain Bike Trail in Victoria

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Philosophy of Gin Publisher / National Gallery of Australia the Alpine Epic Mountain BikeFew if any alcoholic drinks have the dramatic and multi faceted history of gin. In this fascinating new instalment of the British Library's pocket philosophies, gin is explored through its origins in Holland, where it was popularised by William of Orange; its roots in medicine; its capacity to provide an albeit destructive escapism during the Gin Craze; its influence on language responsible for the coining of 'dutch courage'; and its current status as