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Napa by James Conaway

Napa

The Story of an American Eden

James Conaway

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 24, 2002

James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden.

Western U.S. HistoryWineEnology & Viticulture
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Who it’s for
A social history of Napa’s winemaking dynasties, where fortunes, land, and prestige ripen together.
Themes
Napa Valley winemaking dynasties, Fortunes, land, and power, The American dream
Genres
Wine, Western U.S. History, Enology & Viticulture

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About this book

James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies.

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In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.

Wine and Power

A social history of Napa’s winemaking dynasties, where fortunes, land, and prestige ripen together.

Come here for

  • The people and fortunes behind the Gallos and Mondavis
  • A view of wine through money, land, and power

Expect

  • A full-bodied account of Napa Valley’s social history
  • A warm look at the rise of a new aristocracy

Where it sits

Western U.S. History70%
Wine62%
Enology & Viticulture16%

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Authors
James Conaway
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 24, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Napa Valley winemaking dynasties · Fortunes, land, and power · The American dream
Reading lane
Small Business