Le tire-bouchon aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles (French Edition): Chrono-Geography of a Revolution in the West

The Corkscrew in the 17th and 18th Centuries by Marc Ouvrard immerses you in an exhaustive study of this revolutionary instrument, which played a crucial role in the history of wine in the West. This 220-page book, accompanied by 133 illustrations and maps, a general chronology, and hundreds of bibliographic references, explores the spread of the corkscrew from its invention in the 1630s until the end of the 18th century.

The book narrates the conquest of the West by this object that transformed both the commercialization and consumption of wine. Unlike many works dedicated to 19th and 20th-century corkscrews, this one focuses on the crucial period of their invention and spread before the advent of patent systems.

Supported by collectors and academic researchers, Marc Ouvrard spent several years studying the earliest traces of the corkscrew in historical archives. His meticulous work is based on varied sources such as ancient dictionaries, exploration accounts, court poems and songs, as well as genre paintings to establish the chrono-geography of this object.

This book is an essential reference for collectors, wine enthusiasts, and professionals. It also offers a fascinating insight for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of the world of wine and the impact of consumption tools in history.

The author, through a rigorous and well-documented approach, manages to transform this subject into a captivating narrative. Whether you are a corkscrew collector or a history enthusiast, this book will provide you with new perspectives on the wine universe.

Main Features:

• Number of pages: 220
• Illustrations and maps: 133
• General chronology and hundreds of bibliographic references
• Weight: 1100 g
• Language: French
• Publisher: Marc Ouvrard
• EAN13: 9782902214013
• ISBN: 978-2-902214-01-3
• Publication date: 2022

This book aims to be a reference work for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts of the world of wine, making it an indispensable addition to any specialized library.