THE EMPIRE OF ROMANCE — INDIA 















Photograph by Bourne & Shepherd 



A TAMIL WOMAN PLUCKING TEA LEAVES 

 Once the drink of the nobles, tea has now become so cheap that all can afford the cup that cheers. For the first 

 time in history, production has exceeded the demand and many estates are being neglected until the world's 

 thirst for tea gains new impetus. 



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