A survey of eighteenth century literature as a place of rest and refreshment 1916 and a book on wine, notes on a cellar book 1920, which led to the foundation of the saintsbury club. Publication date 1978 topics wines, wine and wine making, liquors, menus, wine tasting. George saintsbury books list of books by author george. Martins press 1963 very good in very good price clipped dust jacket. George saintsbury, photographed by james lafayette, ca.
A survey of eighteenth century literature as a place of rest and refreshment 1916 and a book on wine, notes on a cellarbook 1920, which led to the foundation of the saintsbury club. Notes on a cellarbook, by professor george saintsbury. A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumed. On another level, the notes are a marvelous window into an important era in the history of wine, the period at the turn of the 20th century. Although saintsbury was best known during his lifetime as a scholar, he is also remembered today for his notes on a cellar book 1920, one of the great testimonials to drink and drinking in wine. A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumedfrom the heights of. George saintsbury saintsbury, george, 18451933 a wikipedia article about this author is available. Townsend gutenberg text and illustrated html saintsbury, george, 18451933. George saintsbury, in his notes on a cellarbook, dubbed an 1846 hermitage tasted in 1886 as the manliest wine i ever drank. Notes on a cellar book by george saintsbury and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gilt ruled spine compartments with elaborate gilt tooled motifs. Notes on a cellar book george saintsbury the first edition.
The authur george saintsbury recalls a life time of imbibing and dining, giving us a glimpse of an era from over a century ago. Author of a history of criticism and literary taste in europe from the earliest texts to the present day, dryden, a history of elizabethan literature, essays in english literature, 17801860, notes on a cellarbook, the flourishing of romance and the rise of allegory, the. A sentimental cellar, the yellow book, april 1894 \. George saintsbury notes on a cellar book hardcover new york st. Terry teachout, who writes this blog, is the drama critic of the wall street journal and the criticatlarge of commentary. If you love to drink wine, and love a good read, you have to get ahold of this book. May 30, 2006 discover book depositorys huge selection of george saintsbury books online. Saintsbury, george, 18451933, ed gryll grange london. The dust jacket for this reissue and annotation of english wineophile george saintsburys famous notes on a cellarbook describes it. A fine, bright, unread copy internally with some gatherings. Saintsbury didnt much like contemporary literature or contemporary trends in criticism. Notes on a cellar book by saintsbury george abebooks. Discover book depositorys huge selection of george saintsbury books online. At that time rich andor educated brits like saintsbury well, nobody was quite like saintsbury had.
Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Beer and cider by george saintsbury brookston beer bulletin. George edward bateman saintsbury 18451933, to give him his resonant full name, wrote only one book devoted to wine or, more accurately, to drink. Conclusio ad diversos with a few barmecide invitations \. Since its first publication in 1920, george saintsburys classic notes on a cellarbook has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. George saintsbury author of a history of english prose. A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumedfrom the heights of romaneeconti to the simple pleasures of beer, flip. At that time rich andor educated brits like saintsburywell, nobody was quite like saintsburyhad. Preface to jane austens pride and prejudice london. George saintsbury saintsbury, george, 18451933 the. George saintsbury is the author of a history of english prose rhythm 4.
Aug 20, 2019 notes on a cellar book, originally published in 1920, was one of the first books on wine in the english language. See all books authored by george saintsbury, including notes on a cellarbook, and headlong hall and nightmare abbey, and more on. Saintsbury 18451933 was a journalist and later a professor of english literature at edinburgh. This thread contains the text of the chapter on port in george saintsburys book notes on a cellarbook, as typed by jdaw1. A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumed from the heights of. Mar 12, 2020 since its first publication in 1920, george saintsbury s classic notes on a cellar book has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. Although saintsbury was best known during his lifetime as a scholar, he is also remembered today for his notes on a cellarbook 1920, one of the great testimonials to drink and drinking in wine literature. Notes on a cellarbook by george saintsbury, thomas pinney. Publication date 1978 topics wines, wine and wine making, liquors, menus, wine tasting publisher london. Since its first publication in 1920, george saintsbury s classic notes on a cellar book has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. Notes on a cellarbook by george saintsbury goodreads. In addition to his wall street journal drama column and his.
A collection of tasting notes, menus, and robust opinions, the work is filled with anecdotes and recollections of wines and spirits consumedfrom the heights of romanee conti to the simple pleasures of beer, flip. Today is the birthday of george saintsbury october 23, 1845january 28, 1933. George saintsbury author of a history of english prose rhythm. Oct 15, 2008 since its first publication in 1920, george saintsburys classic notes on a cellarbook has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. He was an english writer, literary historian, scholar, critic and wine connoisseur. George saintsbury british critic and historian britannica. When he was close to death, andre simon arranged a dinner in his honour.
A history of english prosody from the twelfth century to the present day 3 volumes. Buy notes on a cellarbook george saintsbury, oxfam, george saintsbury cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Apr 01, 2008 author of a history of criticism and literary taste in europe from the earliest texts to the present day, dryden, a history of elizabethan literature, essays in english literature, 17801860, notes on a cellar book, the flourishing of romance and the rise of allegory, the earlier renaissance, a history of english criticism. George saintsburys cellarbook is an education in its sweet uses notes on a cellarbook. Handsomely custom bound in 34 tree calf and marbled boards. Saintsbury wrote a short introduction to the reissued book.
The instant success of notes on a cellarbook on its appearance in 1920 took both author and publisher by surprise a bittersweet exposure of their imperfect judgment of readers tastes. Notes on a cellarbook is his only book on wine and spirits, published in 1920 towards the end of his career, during the dark days of prohibition in the united states and a noisy temperance movement in the uk. George saintsbury and notes on a cellarbook 1 note to third edition 36 i origins 43 ii sherry and madeira 53 iii port 64 iv claret and burgundy 77 v champagne and other french white wines 90 vi hock, moselle and the rest 99 vii spiritshollands and whisky 114 viii spiritsbrandy, rum and gin, with some exotic. Notes on a cellarbook by saintsbury, george, 18451933. Notes on a cellarbook by george saintsbury and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George saintsbury s cellar book is an education in its sweet uses notes on a cellar book. The authur george saintsbury recalls a life time of imbibing and dining, giving us. The project gutenberg ebook of a history of elizabethan. Oct 07, 2008 since its first publication in 1920, george saintsbury s classic notes on a cellar book has remained one of the greatest tributes to drink and drinking in the literature of wine. Saintsbury continued his writing with the peace of the augustans. Please post corrections and comments in the thread notes on a cellarbook. Notes on a cellar book by saintsbury, george, 18451933. George saintsbury notes on a cellarbook hardcover new york st. There will doubtless be errors in the typing, and readers may well have other comments.
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