Putting the tea in Britain (Hardback)
Wilson, Les (Author)
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The story of tea is extraordinary - it caused wars, boosted the trade in slaves and hard drugs, and it's no exaggeration to say it was one of the great engines that drove the globalisation of the world economy. In this book award-winning author Les Wilson tells the dramatic and colourful story of how Scots brought tea to Britain and made it our national drink.
Reviews
'Rich in fascinating detail and stories ... it deserves to sell like hot cakes washed down with a fortifying blend of Assam and Ceylon tea'The Scotsman - Allan Massie'[Wilson's] book is overwhel...
ISBN (SKU)
9781780276571
Pages
274
Weight
462g
Dimensions
216x138x1
Imprint
Birlinn
Published
02, June, 2021
Genres
Local Interest
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