The American Practical Brewer and Tanner
These are two great books filled with American heritage. American Brewer, first printed in 1815, has beer recipes of over 200 years old, some going back to old England, with Malts and ales, even wines. It will tell you how to malt your barley and american indian corn, as well as raising hops and preparing barley seed for sowing. You will also find the best construction of wooden kilns and construction aspects of Breweries for Malt Houses in this country, in there day. How to cultivate, malt, grind and ferment, as well as yeast preparation, for making beers and wines... Also included a second book, printed from 1819, of Whiskey Making, a one stop shop for any frontersman looking to settle down. An excellent addition to any good book collection.