Faces along the Bar: Lore and Order in the Workingman's Saloon, 1870-1920 by Mad

Description: Faces along the Bar by Madelon Powers Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Recreates the daily life of the bar room from 1870 to 1920, exploring what it was like to be a "regular" in the old-time saloon of pre-prohibition industrial America. This study examines saloon-goers across America, including New York, Chicago, New Orleans and San Francisco. Publisher Description In this lively and engaging history, Madelon Powers recreates the daily life of the barroom, exploring what it was like to be a "regular" in the old-time saloon of pre-prohibition industrial America. Through an examination of saloongoers across America, her investigation offers a fascinating look at rich lore of the barroom—its many games, stories, songs, free lunch customs, and especially its elaborate system of drinking rituals that have been passed on for decades."A free-pouring blend of astonishing facts, folklore and firsthand period observations. . . . Its the rich details thatll inspire the casual reader to drink deep from this tap of knowledge."—Don Waller, USA Today recommended reading"A surprise on every page."—Publishers Weekly"Here we get social history that appreciates the bar talk even while dissecting its marvelous rituals."—Library Journal, starred review"Careful scholarship with an anecdotal flair to please even the most sober of readers."—Nina C. Ayoub, Chronicle of Higher Education Author Biography Powers is associate professor of history at the University of New Orleans. Details ISBN 0226677699 ISBN-13 9780226677699 Title Faces along the Bar Author Madelon Powers Format Paperback Year 1999 Pages 331 Edition New edition Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:161780673; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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