Books Book Review: ‘Cocked and Boozy,’ by Brooke Barbier
In her new history, “Cocked and Boozy,” Brooke Barbier illuminates the pervasive role that alcohol played throughout the colonial era.
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· June 10, 2026 · 1 min read
This article was originally published by
NY Times Books
and is republished here under license.
In her new history, “Cocked and Boozy,” Brooke Barbier illuminates the pervasive role that alcohol played throughout the colonial era.
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