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The Guinness Story: The Family, the Business and the Black Stuff
Edward J. Bourke
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Description for The Guinness Story: The Family, the Business and the Black Stuff
Paperback. This 250 year-old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Num Pages: 176 pages, 160 black & white halftones, 1 biography. BIC Classification: HBTK; WBXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 262.
This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the brewing process; the unique industrial complex at St James's Gate; day-to-day life behind the gates; the hugely successful export operation; and key moments in the history of the brewery. ... Read more
This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the brewing process; the unique industrial complex at St James's Gate; day-to-day life behind the gates; the hugely successful export operation; and key moments in the history of the brewery. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781847178435
SKU
V9781847178435
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99-99
About Edward J. Bourke
Edward J. Bourke is a scientist working at Diageo St James's Gate Global Beer Technical Centre. He has an abiding interest in industrial history, especially relating to Ireland, and has published several books on shipwrecks around the Irish coast. His fascination with the Guinness brewery began at an early age as both his parents and grandparents ... Read more
Reviews for The Guinness Story: The Family, the Business and the Black Stuff
'a good gift or memento ... lively and interesting design'
Books Ireland 'a beautiful collection of photographs'
Western People 'informative and entertaining ... very readable'
Western People 'lavishly illustrated'
Irish Independent 'lavishly illustrated ... a remarkable story'
Clare Champion 'an excellent coffee-table book ... wonderfully produced ... (the) archival photos are amazing and carefully placed ... Read more
Books Ireland 'a beautiful collection of photographs'
Western People 'informative and entertaining ... very readable'
Western People 'lavishly illustrated'
Irish Independent 'lavishly illustrated ... a remarkable story'
Clare Champion 'an excellent coffee-table book ... wonderfully produced ... (the) archival photos are amazing and carefully placed ... Read more