Project Gutenberg 2006-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 338 Gray, Arthur 1859 Hood, George 1869 1949 Hood, George W. Hood, G. W. Hood, George Washington 03024966 The Little Tea Book Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. 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. Produced by Transcribed by Ruth Hart ruthhart@twilightoracle.com "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.) en Tea GT SB Text Browsing: Cooking & Drinking Browsing: Travel & Geography 104115 102851 2024-10-08T13:08:09.938801 2023-09-09T04:18:42.385775 text/html text/html 98115 2010-02-16T23:30:24 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 754698 2010-02-16T23:31:18 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 563656 2024-10-08T13:08:15.925821 application/epub+zip 564159 2024-10-08T13:08:12.468925 application/epub+zip 95366 2024-10-08T13:08:11.140824 application/epub+zip 705074 2024-10-08T13:08:17.740780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 699976 2024-10-08T13:08:14.538828 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91470 2022-09-09T09:12:49.120442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95923 95876 2024-10-08T13:08:09.660799 2023-09-09T04:18:42.047778 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 95819 2006-09-27T00:00:00 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 39391 2010-02-16T23:31:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 95810 2006-09-27T00:00:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39343 2010-02-16T23:31:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22446 2024-10-08T13:08:17.941802 application/rdf+xml 19058 2024-10-08T13:08:11.240996 image/jpeg 2980 2024-10-08T13:08:11.187829 image/jpeg 756267 2024-10-08T13:08:09.976845 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog