Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) 1832-1902 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Around the Tea-Table" by T. De Witt Talmage is a collection of conversational essays written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around the lively discussions and amusing anecdotes shared among friends gathered around a tea-table, reflecting on social, cultural, and moral themes of the time. The engaging dialogue among characters, such as Dr. Butterfield and Mr. Givemfits, serves to illustrate contrasting perspectives on various issues, inviting readers to join in on their humorous yet insightful conversations. At the start of the book, Talmage sets the scene for the enjoyable evening ritual of gathering at the tea-table, where friends convene after a busy day. He introduces key characters, including the cheerful Dr. Butterfield, who offers uplifting views, and the cynical Mr. Givemfits, who often expresses a grim outlook on life. Their exchanges, filled with light-hearted banter and pointed critiques, serve as a platform for exploring societal norms and human nature. The opening establishes a framework for the subsequent chapters, suggesting that each gathering will bring fresh stories, laughter, and thought-provoking commentary that reflects the complexities of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-01-11 Produced by David Newman, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net). Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14662 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14662 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133338.0 14662