Toasted Leaves Or Tudoces Fragrans: An Essay On The Origin Of Tea (1889)

Toasted Leaves or Tudoces Fragrans: An Essay on the Origin of Tea is a book written by Charles Lamb and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the history and origin of tea, tracing its roots back to ancient China. Lamb explores the various legends and myths surrounding the discovery of tea and examines the cultural significance of tea in Chinese society. He also discusses the spread of tea to other parts of the world, including Europe and America, and the impact it had on these regions. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed footnotes and references to primary sources. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of tea and its cultural significance.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.

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