Two Visits To The Tea Countries Of China V2: And The British Tea Plantations In The Himalaya - Paperback

""Two Visits to the Tea Countries of China V2: And the British Tea Plantations in the Himalaya"" is a travelogue written by Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist and plant collector who visited China twice in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Fortune's travels through the tea-growing regions of China, where he documented the cultivation and processing of tea, as well as the social and cultural practices surrounding tea-drinking. In addition to his travels in China, Fortune also visited the British tea plantations in the Himalayan region, which were established in the mid-19th century as an alternative to Chinese tea. Fortune's observations and insights into the tea industry in both China and India provide a unique perspective on the history and culture of tea production and consumption. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on Fortune's travels through China and the second volume detailing his experiences in the Himalayan tea plantations. The writing is descriptive and engaging, with detailed accounts of the landscapes, people, and customs of the regions Fortune visited. Overall, ""Two Visits to the Tea Countries of China V2: And the British Tea Plantations in the Himalaya"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of tea, or in 19th-century travel literature.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.