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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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