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Taverns of the American Revolution constructs a new narrative on the role of the tavern in the American Revolution through vignettes about a selection of the era's surviving public houses. By combining beautiful design, reproduced artwork, and original photography with sharply written historical vignettes, Taverns of the American Revolution is a first-of-its-kind compendium on over fifty of Colonial America's most famous gathering places.Taverns of the American Revolution is the only volume to focus on the surviving taverns of the original thirteen states. Covering the role of the tavern during the era leading up to, during, and immediately after the American Revolution (1765-1789) , this book is written for a wide audience - from beer aficionados and history buffs to those interested in Colonial architecture.