02309cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500200016126400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750500490039850800260044752012870047353400450176065300610180565300570186685600430192399900170196643242UtSlPG20260610134006.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMitchell, S. Weirq(Silas Weir),d1829-191412aA Madeira Party 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-07-170 aA Madeira party -- "A little more Burgundy."  aProduced by Al Haines  a"A Madeira Party" by S. Weir Mitchell is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds as a gathering of gentlemen in a charmingly appointed room in Philadelphia, where a dinner party focuses on the sophisticated appreciation of various Madeiras, setting the stage for witty conversation and social commentary. The book appears to delve into the social mores and pleasures of the time, with characters reflecting on their experiences and the meanings behind their indulgences.  The opening of "A Madeira Party" introduces us to the setting and the characters before the dinner begins, establishing an atmosphere of warmth and old-world charm. We see a detailed description of the room, highlighting its decor and the anticipation of an evening of fine wine and conversation. As the guests arrive, they engage in light-hearted banter about wines, social customs, and memories shared over similar indulgences. The discussions touch on the nature of wine tasting and the personal connections each character has with their favorite varietals, with humor and nostalgia interwoven throughout. This blend of character-driven narrative and rich dialogue sets a delightful tone for the unfolding events of the evening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction  aParis (France) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43242  c84081d84081