2 Books on Cork Industry History: Wine Closures or World War II
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Which angle of cork history do you want to read about? To Cork or Not to Cork covers wine-closure alternatives and industry response, while Cork Wars traces cork's role in U.S. security during World War II.
| Product | Book focus |
|---|---|
| To Cork or Not to Cork | Wine-closure history and industry response |
| Cork Wars | Cork's role in U.S. security during World War II |
1. To Cork or Not to Cork
Best for Wine-closure debate and cork history
For readers exploring cork's history in wine-bottle closures, To Cork or Not to Cork examines cork's dominance, competition from plastic, glass, and screwcaps, cork taint, and the cork industry's response. Its coverage spans history, science, winemaking, and marketing.
2. Cork Wars
Best for Wartime cork industry history
For readers interested in cork industry history through the lens of World War II, Cork Wars traces cork's role in U.S. security and the wartime effort through the lives of three men and their families. It covers Crown Cork and Seal, wartime espionage, and cork's uses in gaskets, bomber insulation, and ammunition.
The book is aimed at World War II buffs and readers interested in a well-told story.
Which should you choose?
- For cork's history in wine-bottle closures, including competing materials and the industry's response:
- For cork's role in U.S. security and the World War II effort:
