The Gentleman's Companion: Being an Exotic Drinking Book Or, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626541132 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. In this travelogue he relates how notorious figures, including Hemmingway and Faulkner, numbered among his drinking companions.At once a drinking guidebook and haughty memoir, The Gentleman's Companion, initially published in 1939, provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the bombastic and glamorous world of travel in the mid-twentieth century.. The Gentleman's Companion: The Exotic Drinking Book is the summation of Baker's drinking experiences abroad. Baker accents his tales of high adventure with recipes for cocktails and other alcoholic beverages t
"A thoroughly enjoyable read, especially with a classic cocktail" according to JP Solinsky. A thoroughly enjoyable read, especially with a classic cocktail in hand!. Five Stars Dennis Castro . "Three Stars" according to Joseph A. Franceski. Fun book on mixology, but of limited use to a would be amateur bartender.