Stewards Manual, 1904

Book excerpt: This manual is an essential guide to the organization and practices of stewardship in the early 20th century. It includes a wealth of information on the history of the Stewards Association of New York City, its members, and the famous recipes and instructions of the city's most prominent stewards. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of cuisine, hospitality, and the service industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.