| Author |
Hale, Edwin M. (Edwin Moses), 1829-1899 |
| LoC No. |
agr09000501
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| Title |
Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea
Its history, distribution, and use among the native North American Indians
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| Original Publication |
United States: Government Printing Office, 1891.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea" by Edwin M. Hale is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the history, distribution, and usage of the Ilex cassine shrub, commonly referred to as yaupon, among Native North American tribes. It explores its significance in indigenous culture as a stimulant beverage akin to tea and maté, while documenting its decline in use and the potential for its revival. The content of the book provides a thorough examination of Ilex cassine, detailing its botanical characteristics, the methods of preparation, and its ceremonial and economic relevance among various indigenous tribes, particularly the Creeks. Hale traces the historical use of cassine tea back to the early indigenous rituals and practices, emphasizing its role in social and religious contexts. The text also discusses chemical analyses revealing the presence of caffeine in its leaves, comparing it to other global tea alternatives, while calling for renewed interest in its cultivation and use as an accessible stimulant beverage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QK: Science: Botany
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| Subject |
Aquifoliaceae
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| Subject |
Ilex vomitoria
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Food -- Southern States
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| Subject |
Black drink
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69985 |
| Release Date |
Feb 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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