Confessions Of A Decanter

By Clara Lucas Balfour

Book Overview

Confessions Of A Decanter is a memoir written by Clara Lucas Balfour, in which she shares her experiences as a wine decanter in the early 20th century. Balfour was a member of the British aristocracy and spent much of her life attending social events, where she was responsible for decanting wine for guests. In her memoir, she provides a fascinating insight into the world of wine and the etiquette surrounding its consumption during the Edwardian era. She also shares stories of the people she met and the events she attended, including the coronation of King George V. Confessions Of A Decanter offers a unique perspective on a bygone era and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of wine and British aristocracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163704806
• ISBN13: 9781163704806
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"