First published in 1847, this is an important description of what were then little-known parts of China by the botanist Robert Fortune (1812-80).

Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

A journey to the tea countries of China, including Sung-Lo and the Bohea Hills by Robert Fortune. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1900 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

" -Athenaum "Lively and picturesque ... his remarks evince shrewdness and good sense." -The Westminster Review "The value and interest of these books are very great.