Book of Donmon Teith

'It seemed like a good idea...at the time.' - the lament of many a morning after Rum, beer, scotch, wine, beer and more beer. For nearly 250 years Australian hi

Alcohol, usually beer, is an integral part of Australian culture. It can develop or ruin friendships, create farcical situations, breed or shatter illusions. In

Rum, beer, scotch, wine, beer and more beer. For nearly 250 years Australian history has been punctuated with stories of booze and boozing. From Cook's voyages

Australian drinking stories from many of our greatest storytellers.

A unique look at Australian history as seen through the perspective of the influence of alcohol In reading UNDER tHE INFLUENCE, I have not only discovered that