Lost Mount Penn: wineries, railroads and resorts of Reading
by Mike Madaio
Discover Pennsylvania’s Lost Food & Wine Culture!
Join author Mike Madaio as he explores the fascinating society and culinary culture that made Mount Penn in Reading one of the best known resort regions in the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn about:
• How German immigrants created a vibrant winemaking industry using a combination of tradition and innovation.
• “The Hermit of Mount Penn,” a legendary character known for his Santa Claus beard and long-stemmed pipe, who founded a wine house where many flocked for feasts, literary soirees and free-flowing local wine.
• The vibrant resort scene—featuring mouthwatering cuisine, pleasure railroads and colorful characters—that formed on the slopes of mountains high above Reading.
…and much more!
ORDER NOWWho Should Read This Book
Food & Wine Lovers
If the idea of free-flowing local wine and a spread of hearty, belly-filling morsels—pork roast, sauerkraut, stewed rabbit, homemade breads, local cheeses, and more—sounds like a good time, Lost Mount Penn is sure to please.
Poetic Souls
Lost Mount Penn resurrects more than ten lovely poems of the era, including 3 penned by Garrett Stevens, father of Pulitzer-winning poet Wallace, and several others in their original Pennsylvania German.
Railroad Enthusiasts
Ferroequinologists rejoice! A key part of the Lost Mount Penn story is the pleasure railroads of fin de siècle Reading, which attracted thousands each season. And both railways covered in the book were considered cutting-edge innovation at the time.
Watch Trailer
.
About the Author
Mike Madaio
Mike Madaio is a food and wine writer based outside of Philadelphia. His career began with the creation of Main Line Dine, a popular restaurant and dining blog covering the Philadelphia suburbs, and his writing has appeared in publications such as Wine Enthusiast, VinePair and Edible Philly. He has also achieved Italian Wine Ambassador certification from the Vinitaly International Academy. This is his first book.
For more on Mike, visit Life at Table or follow him @lifeattable on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Order Now!
Ordering directly from the author will help fund this project.
Thank you for your support.
$19.99
Includes shipping (continental US)
