# Endnotes explained — The Book of Tea

> Chapter companion for The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzō.

## What happens

This chapter provides a list of endnotes and references cited throughout the book, including scholarly works, historical sources, and cultural references related to tea, Taoism, Japanese architecture, and Chinese poetry.

## Key lines

> Paul Kransel, Dissertations , Berlin, 1902.

A dissertation by Paul Kransel published in Berlin in 1902.

_This is a cited academic work._

> Mercurius Politicus , 1638.

The periodical Mercurius Politicus from 1638.

_A historical publication referenced in the endnotes._

> The Chinese Elysium.

A work or concept referred to as 'The Chinese Elysium'.

_Likely a reference to a Chinese utopian or idealized realm._

> We should like to call attention to Dr. Paul Carus’s admirable translation of the Tao Te Ching . The Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago, 1898.

The author recommends Dr. Paul Carus's translation of the Tao Te Ching, published in Chicago in 1898.

_A notable translation of a foundational Taoist text._

> The precious jewels formed in the bodies of Buddhas after cremation.

Relics known as 'sharira' or Buddhist relics that form after cremation.

_A reference to Buddhist cremation relics._

> We refer to Ralph N. Cram’s Impressions of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts . The Baker & Taylor Co. , New York, 1905.

The author references Ralph N. Cram's book on Japanese architecture and arts, published in New York in 1905.

_A cited work on Japanese aesthetics._

> The Dragon Gorge of Honan.

A location known as the Dragon Gorge in Honan (Henan) province.

_A geographical reference in China._

> “Pingtse,” by Yuenchunlang.

A work titled 'Pingtse' by the author Yuenchunlang.

_A cited literary work._

> Sumadera, near Kobe.

Sumadera, a temple or location near Kobe, Japan.

_A specific Japanese location referenced._

> All celebrated Chinese poets and philosophers.

A reference to well-known Chinese poets and philosophers.

_A general reference to Chinese literary and philosophical figures._

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