Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler
By downloading and install the on-line Dine With Thomas Jefferson And Fascinating Guests, By James M Gabler publication right here, you will obtain some benefits not to opt for the book store. Simply connect to the web and also begin to download the web page link we share. Currently, your Dine With Thomas Jefferson And Fascinating Guests, By James M Gabler prepares to delight in reading. This is your time and also your tranquility to get all that you want from this publication Dine With Thomas Jefferson And Fascinating Guests, By James M Gabler
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler
PDF Ebook Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler
Join Thomas Jefferson and his fascinating guests at 25 fact-based dinners at Monticello, the White House, Paris, London, Philadelphia, and the French wine country featuring three of his passions: wine, food, and travel. The guest list is a who's who of great people of the time including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John and Abigail Adams, Meriwether Lewis, James and Dolley Madison, John Paul Jones, Marquis de Lafayette, and many more. Jefferson loved to have friends and guests to dinner and no expense was too much. By combining good food, fine wine, and interesting conversation with the three rules of his table, "no toasts, no politics, and no restraints," his dinner parties were sought-after social events.
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler- Amazon Sales Rank: #660746 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-15
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .62" w x 6.00" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 274 pages
About the Author Jim Gabler grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He has degrees from Washington & Lee University in economics and law. He served in the U.S.Army as a finance officer. He practiced law in Maryland as a civil trial lawyer for both the defense and plaintiff. His passion for wine includes travels to vineyard regions throughout the world, collecting wine and wine books, and writing about wine. Jim's most recent book Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests covers 25 fact-based dinners at the White House, Monticello, Paris, London, Philadelphia, and the French wine country. His other books are Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson, An Evening with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson: Dinner, Wine, and Conversation, Wine into Words: A History and Bibliography of Wine Books in the English Language, How To Be A Wine Expert, and two novels, The Secret Formula, and God's Devil. Since the publication of Passions:The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson in 1995, Jim has been a guest speaker on Jefferson and wine at institutions, organizations and clubs throughout the United States including Monticello, Smithsonian Institution: Museum of American History, Boston Athenaeum, Winterthur, and The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach.
Where to Download Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler
Most helpful customer reviews
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An essential book on Thomas Jefferson's passion for wine and food By Joseph W. Temple Had wine and food societies existed in the late 18th century, it’s safe to say that Thomas Jefferson would have been a charter member. As a bona fide foodie, America’s third president reportedly grew 300 varieties of vegetables in his garden at Monticello—long before organic farming became a thing. And during his time as the country’s first Secretary of State, he also served gladly as George Washington’s de facto sommelier, taking it upon himself to order an astounding 360 bottles of Château d'Yquem, 240 bottles of Château Latour and 480 bottles of Dorsay non-mousseux Champagne for the president.But most of all, Jefferson exemplified the idea of building meaningful friendships through pleasant conversation at the dinner table. “Enough about politics,” said the vice president at a gathering in 1800. “Let’s have a quiet dinner and discuss interesting subjects like music, architecture, gardening, France and wine.”Compiling many of Jefferson’s dining experiences and the riveting conversations that took place, author James Gabler expands our knowledge of this remarkable leader with Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests. Published in 2015, Gabler, who has written extensively about Jefferson and his love for wine, gives us a candid look at this president through extensive research that includes rich primary source materials. While many biographies make reference to his interest in food and wine, Gabler takes us to the next level by allowing the documents to breathe, such as the note to Henry Sheaff, a Philadelphia wine merchant who asks Jefferson about the quality, prices and sources of the best European wines—a request that the president was more than happy to offer his expertise about.Beginning with a November 1773 meeting to discuss America’s first commercial wine venture with Philip Mazzei and ending in the Era of Good Feelings where Jefferson meets the Marquis de Lafayette for the first time in thirty-five years, the book makes the reader feel as if they’re a fly on the wall, listening in on every single fascinating detail. Particularly interesting was the section about Jefferson’s time as the Ambassador to France. Living in a mansion where the dining room looks out onto the Champs-Élysées, his guests during this time included everyone from painter John Trumbull to John Adams. Of course, with a revolution bubbling underneath the surface, we see that it’s a topic of conversation that couldn’t be ignored at the dinner table.In terms of what Jefferson and his many guests ate, Gabler’s book provides us with plenty of insight. Some of these dishes include dressed turtle seasoned with Madeira, stewed veal, and macaroni with cheese. One memorable dinner as president has Jefferson carving up a quarter-side of bear and serving it to his cabinet after discussing the Monroe-Pinkney Treaty with Great Britain. Later, when an ambassador’s wife described the fare as “more like a harvest-home supper than the entertainment of the President of the United States,” future First Lady Dolley Madison fired back, “You will find in America that an abundance of good food is better than a little fancy food.”Surpassing this passion is Jefferson’s unparalleled interest in wine, which he viewed as a beverage of temperance and health in comparison to the more intoxicating spirits like whiskey. It’s interesting to note that he preferred non-sparkling Champagne, which is “drunk by connoisseurs” while describing white Hermitage as “the first wine in the world without a single exception.” Discussing the first-growths long before the famous 1855 classification, Jefferson tells Alexander Hamilton that Château Lafite “is known for its silky softness on the palate and its charming perfume.” Moving on to Burgundy, Montrachet is considered the best according to America’s first oenophile-in-chief. After reading this book, one can easily see why General Washington sought out his advice on which wines to serve.Simply put, James Gabler has provided us with a treasure trove of information about Thomas Jefferson and his life-long devotion towards food and wine. Anyone looking to honor the third president’s legacy with a specialized menu and wine selection should definitely consult this book in order to ensure 100% authenticity.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a great way to learn about wines, Jefferson and important people and events of that important period in AMERICAN HISTORY> By Erik R. Brown this book should be a reading assignment for a high school class on early American history. These are fun,beautifully crafted, stories of Jefferson, a lover of good wines and foods, using dinner conversation as a way to discuss the issues of the day. He meets other important men and women of the period in Paris homes where they discuss the wines, the politics, and events of that period.Wonderfully told by a real student of Jefferson and a lover of wines himself.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Deserves reading with a nice glass of wine By Ken I have read all of Gabler's books & this may be the most interesting because the conversations are so varied, historical & so well researched. All of his books have required years of research & travel. The books are about so much. Wine, food, our forefathers, history... you get the full menu. Read it with a nice glass of wine.
See all 3 customer reviews... Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M GablerDine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler PDF
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler iBooks
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler ePub
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler rtf
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler AZW
Dine with Thomas Jefferson and Fascinating Guests, by James M Gabler Kindle
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar