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History That Doesn't Suck
It was praised for its comprehensive and well-written approach to the period of American history when alcohol was outlawed. The book was also used to source stories for four podcast episodes on the topic.
It is one of the most comprehensive and well-written books about the crazy decade-plus period when America outlawed alcohol.
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Episode: 161: An Epilogue Toast to Prohibition’s End with A...
It was praised for its comprehensive and well-written approach to the period of American history when alcohol was outlawed. The book was also used to source stories for four podcast episodes on the topic.
It is one of the most comprehensive and well-written books about the crazy decade-plus period when America outlawed alcohol.
Last Call was a go-to book in our bibliography and helpful roadmap as we sourced and researched and selected the stories to tell in the four podcast episodes we've just completed.
Dan has written several other books, see our episode notes, and he was a former editor of Life magazine and the first public editor at The New York Times.
So here I am with Dan Okrent, the author of Last Call, The Rise and Fall of Prohibition.
I would say you're welcome, but let's be honest, I am the one who's been welcomed. I thank you yet again for writing it.