Drinking Boston - by Stephanie Schorow (Paperback)

About the Book

From the revolutionary camaraderie of the Colonial taverns to the saloons of the turn of the century; from Prohibition-a period rife with class politics, social reform, and opportunism-to a trail of nightclub neon so vast, it was called the "Conga Belt," Drinking Boston is a t...

Book Synopsis

From the revolutionary camaraderie of the Colonial taverns to the saloons of the turn of the century; from Prohibition-a period rife with class politics, social reform, and opportunism-to a trail of nightclub neon so vast, it was called the "Conga Belt," Drinking Boston is a tribute to the fascinating role alcohol has played throughout the city's history.

About the Author

Stephanie Schorow learned to write with a hangover during her many years as a reported and editor for the Boston Herald, the Associated Press, the Stamford Advocate and other newspapers around the country. She is the author of six books about Boston history and teaches both writing and pottery. She shares her Medford home with 2 1/2 cats. Visit her at www.stephanieschorow.com