Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journey to the Tea Countries of China: Including Sung-Lo and the Bohea Hills"" is a travelogue written by Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist and plant hunter who traveled to China in the mid-19th century to collect tea plants and seeds for the British East India Company. The book describes Fortune's journey from Shanghai to the tea-producing regions of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, including his encounters with local people, customs, and tea-making techniques. Fortune also provides detailed descriptions of the different types of tea he encountered, including black, green, and oolong teas, as well as the various grades and qualities of each. The book is a fascinating account of the early days of the tea trade between China and the West, and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of China during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
