Silas Cully’s Tavern Tales
Stories, Jokes and Recipes from a Nineteenth Century Barkeeper
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About the Book
Silas Cully's Tavern Tales is a sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant look at Nineteenth Century America through the eyes of a barkeep. Who else but the local barkeep could tell it all? Here is Silas - expounding against California statehood, chiding ladies for entering his barroom, and telling the jokes and humorous stories that are his stock in trade. Authentic food and drink recipes from 1850 taverns are also provided.
About the Author
Bert G. Osterberg was born and reared in Detroit, Michigan and cultivated a love of history early in life. He is the author of several works of history and religious studies. Mr. Osterberg works at Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, Michigan.