ON TAP: The Odyssey of Beer and Brewing in Victorian London - Middlesex -by Glen C Phillips -a Signed Copy ( Ontario Local History ) by Phillips, Glen C (signed) - 2000

Ontario: Sarnia, ON: Cheshire Cat Press, 2000, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2000. ----------oblong quarto softcover, about 11 x 9.25 inches, a solid Good exlibrary copy that looks quite nice overall, usual library marks and stamps, signed by Phillips, 167 pages, b&w photos, ---"The author discusses beer, brewing and drink culture in the 19th century, the birth of a local industry (1827-1852), steaming into the railway age (1853-1872), the lager invasion, the age of ale, porter and stout (1873-1884), the "dry crusade," the march towards a new century (1885-1900). Select bibliography and index ---Good beer and great history go well together, and that's why historian and beer-lover Glen C. Phillips has written this book. A lively narrative and a stunning array of over 140 rare archival images, along with a section of full-colour plates, will take readers on a fascinating trip back in time. Through its pages, you'll join the Labatt and Carling families as they forge their beer empires, discover how lager boosted Strathroy's fortunes, visit dozens of other historic breweries from the area, and watch as the great temperance crusade changed the whole ball game. A celebration of one of Canada's most important brewing centres, On Tap is for beer fans, those who work or have worked in the beer industry, history buffs, and brewery memorabilia collectors alike. "---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE ///. Signed (see description). First Edition. Soft Cover. Good (see description). Illus. by Uncredited Cover Art. 11w x 9.25h Inches.