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 adventurer. The book details his journey through China in the mid-19th century, as he sought to learn more about the cultivation and production of tea. Fortune's travels took him through various regions of China, including the famous tea-producing areas of Sung-Lo and the Bohea Hills. Throughout his journey, he encountered various obstacles and challenges, including language barriers and the hostility of local authorities. Despite these difficulties, Fortune was able to gather a wealth of information about Chinese tea culture, including the methods used to grow, harvest, and process tea leaves. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes and people he encountered during his travels, offering a unique perspective on China during this time period. Overall, ""A Journey to the Tea Countries of China"" is an engaging and informative travelogue that sheds light on the history and traditions of Chinese tea production. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of tea, as well as those interested in Chinese culture and history more broadly.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.
