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The Little Tea Book
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gray, Arthur, 1859-
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Little Tea Book" by Arthur Gray, illustrated by George Hood, is a compilation exploring the cultural significance, history, and enjoyment of tea, written in the early 20th century. As a collective work that leans heavily on literary references and historical anecdotes, it serves as both a celebration and a tribute to the timeless beverage of tea, recognized for its role in social and domestic life across various cultures. In this book, Gray presents a rich tapestry of tea-related narratives, detailing the origins of tea in cultures such as China and Japan, as well as its journey to Europe and eventual popularity in England. The text intertwines poetry, folklore, and quotations from notable figures who have praised tea, illustrating its significant role in nurturing human connections and societal traditions. Readers will discover how tea-drinking customs have evolved over time and how the beverage has become an essential part of social gatherings, from simple afternoon teas to grand ceremonies. Through vibrant descriptions and engaging storytelling, Gray emphasizes tea's ability to enhance conversation and community, inviting readers to appreciate its subtle comforts and cultural depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- The origin of tea
- Tea [poem] / by Francis Saltus Saltus
- little cups of Chinese and Japanese tea
- On tea [poem] / by Edmund Waller
- Some English tea history
- O tea! [poem] / Arthur Gray
- Tea terms (Japanese. Chinese)
- Tea leaves / by John Ernest McCann
- Wit, wisdom and humor of tea
- Fate / Churchill
- Tea making and taking in Japan and China
- Tea-drinking in other lands
- The tea-table
- Ladies, literature and tea
- On our English poetry and this poem upon tea / R. B.
- To the author on his poem upon tea / T. W.
- Poems from J. Roberts pamphlet (London, 1700)
- Dr. Johnson's affinity
- Earliest mention of tea
- Australian tea
- Five o'clock tea
- Tea in ladies' novels
- Sydney Smith
- Dr. Johnson again
- A cup of tea [poem] / Helen Gray Cone.
- Credits:
- Produced by Transcribed by Ruth Hart ruthhart@twilightoracle.com
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2006-09-27
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