"Around the Tea-Table" by T. De Witt Talmage is a gathering of late 19th-century essays presented through lively discussions among friends sharing tea, which reflects on societal norms, culture, and ethics of the time. The stories use dialogue between figures like Dr. Butterfield and Mr. Givemfits to show contrasting viewpoints, which compels readers to engage in their funny yet deep conversations. In the beginning, Talmage sets the stage for friends meeting at the tea-table after a long day. He shows us important people like Dr. Butterfield, who is upbeat, and the negative Mr. Givemfits. Their talks, full of jokes and serious views, are used to explore society and human behavior, while the start leads to the chapters that follow, hinting that each meeting will bring new stories and insightful thoughts that capture the period's intricacies.
Around the Tea-Table
By T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) Talmage
Amidst tea and companionship, friends engage in spirited debates that cleverly dissect the culture and morality of their time.
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About the AuthorThomas De Witt Talmage was a preacher, clergyman and divine in the United States who held pastorates in the Reformed Church in America and Presbyterian Church. He was one of the most prominent religious leaders in the United States during the mid- to late-19th century, equaled as a pulpit orator perhaps only by Henry Ward Beecher. He also preached to crowds in England. During the 1860s and 70s, Talmage was a well-known reformer in New York City and was often involved in crusades against vice and crime.
Thomas De Witt Talmage was a preacher, clergyman and divine in the United States who held pastorates in the Reformed Church in America and Presbyterian Church. He was one of the most prominent religious leaders in the United States during the mid- to late-19th century, equaled as a pulpit orator perhaps only by Henry Ward Beecher. He also preached to crowds in England. During the 1860s and 70s, Talmage was a well-known reformer in New York City and was often involved in crusades against vice and crime.
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