The Flowing Bowl by William Schmidt (aka The Only William)

The Flowing Bowl by William Schmidt (aka The Only William) (a reproduction of the 1891 edition) with a new introduction by David Wondrich. Hardcover 308 pages.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including detailed historical information, directions for making a variety of different drinks, comments on physiology and diet, and much more. “The Flowing Bowl – When and What to Drink” is highly recommended for those with an interest in cocktail making and drinking etiquette, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “History”, “Wine”, “Beer”, “Alcohol”, “Coffee”, “Tea”, “Water”, “Mineral Water”, “Physiology and Diet”, “Composition of Drinks and their Adulterations”, “Water”, “Milk”, “Wine”, “Beer”, “Spirits”, “Ethnography”, “Our Ancestors”, “Description of a Greek Banquet”, “Description of a Roman Banquet”, et cetera.  Reproduction of the 1891 edition with a new introduction by David Wondrich.  Sophisticated pre-Prohibition recipes.