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INTRODUCTORY.

In

the year 1890 I compiled and published a pamphlet entitled "Cocktail

Boothby's American Bartender," which for over fifteen years was considered

au authority on the sub ject of "mixology" throughout the Southern State.

and the Pacific Slope.

Three editions, numbering over 50,000 copies were sold previous to the

San Francisco fire, which destr oyed the plates and lithographs, together with

the stock on hand, necessitating the publication of a new manual to supply

the ever-constant demand for a reliable barkeeper's guide which would initiate

the student into the mysteries and practices of the art of mixing drinks, not

as they are compounded in any particular section of the country, but in

accordance with the various methods in vogue throughout the English-speaking

world.

All experienced bartenders acknowledge the undisputed fact that con–

siderable difference exists between the way that beverages are mixed and

ser ved in different sections o_f the universe, consequently I have spared no pains

in

an effort to make this a universal work and I conscientiously believe that

I have accomplished my purpose, for I have bad bar-rooms of my own or

been employed in over twenty-five large cities during my time, and possessing

as I do the knowledge gained from experience in so many localities, justifies

me in defying anyone to disprove or question any of the text matter herein

contained, as the contents represent the fruit which my own individual tree

of experience bas borne.

Before going to press the manuscript of this little encyclopredia was

:submitted to many first-class bartenders, successful saloon-keepers, famous

connoisseurs and well-known clubmen from all parts of the globe for their

approval and endorsement, one and all of whom have unhesitatingly declared

it to be "The" Dope."

Respectfully,

HON WM.

T .

( 90CKTA1L) BOOTHBY.

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