I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Linda Civitello, Janet Clark, Lynne Olver, and Barry Popik for uncovering significant sources; Frank Clark for his comments on early versions of the colonial chapter; Alice Ross for her comments on beverages consumed by American Indians; Mark Pendergrast for his comments on coffee and soda; Erika Janik for her comments on cider; Peter LaFrance for his comments on beer; Joseph Carlin for his comments on cocktails; Ian Williams for his interview and comments on rum and tequila; Tyler Colman for his comments on wine; Alissa Hamilton for her interview and comments on orange juice; Kevin Kosar for his comments on whiskey and distilled spirits; Elizabeth Rojak for her comments on bottled water; Clarissa Dillon for her information about gin in colonial America; and Anne Mendelson for her comments and reviews of the milk chapter. I would also like to thank those on the 19th Century Foodways, SavoryFare 2, and Association for the Study of Food and Society listservs who responded to my queries.
I warmly thank Charles Roebuck, Bonnie Slotnick, and Tatiana Kling, who read, edited, and commented on the manuscript, and my agent, Giles Anderson, for his comments on the book proposal and constant encouragement.
Finally, I would like to thank my students at the New School, especially those in my Drinking History class, who have listened, considered, and argued with me about these past turning points and current implications. I have enjoyed every moment of our formal and informal dialogues and I thank you all for your thoughtful disagreements and kind encouragements over the years.
Although all comments and responses have been appreciated, not all have been accepted or incorporated. I accept all responsibility for any errors that may appear in this work.