Description: This book explores the history of tobacco, from its discovery in the New World to its widespread cultivation and current popularity. The author traces the impact of tobacco on societies throughout history, examining its role in medicine, fashion, and culture. From its humble origins as a medicinal herb to its status as a global commodity, tobacco has played a pivotal role in shaping human history. The author examines the evolution of tobacco consumption, from its ritualistic use among Native Americans to its recreational and medicinal applications in Europe and beyond. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between tobacco and humanity, shedding light on its cultural, social, and economic signi cance. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Nicotiana; or the Smoker's and Snuff-Taker's Companion : Containing the History of Tobacco; Culture Medical Qualities and the Laws Relative to Its Importation and Manufacture (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 150 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: Customs & Traditions
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science
Item Weight: 7.4 Oz
Author: Henry James Meller
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback