A General History Of The Tobacco Plant

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1836 edition. Excerpt: ... shoal water, discerning their approach to the land by the delicious fragrance with which the air was loaded; as if, to use the words of. their letter to Raleigh, " we had been in the midst of some delicate garden abounding with all kinds of odoriferous flowers."--(flaA-fa, vol. Hi., p. 246.J The name of, the country where the English landed was Wingandaeoa, and of the sovereign Wingina. His kingdom was of moderate extent, and surrounded by states under independent princes. Having examined as much of the interior as their time would permit, our countrymen sailed homeward, accompanied by two of the natives named Wanchese and Manteo, and arrived in England in the middle of September. Raleigh was highly delighted with this new discovery, establishing in so satisfactory a manner the results of his previous reasoning, and undertaken at his sole suggestion and expense. His royal mistress was scarcely less gratified, and issued her command that the new country, so full of amenity and beauty, should be called Virginia, (Oldys' Life of Raleigh, p. 58J as a memorial that this happy discovery had been made under a virgin queen. Shortly after, Raleigh fitted out a fleet of seven vessels for Virginia, the command of which he entrusted to his relative, Sir Richard Grenville, (a man of chivalrous bravery and disinterested character.) Part of these were fitted out at Sir Walter's expense, and the remainder by his companions in the adventure, one of whom was Thomas Candish, or Cavendish, afterward so eminent as a navigator, who now served under Grenville. On the 26th June, 1585, after some delays at Hispaniola and Florida, they proceeded to Wokoken, in Virginia. Captain Ralph Lane, who had been invested with the dignity of Chief Governor, now disembarked...

“A rich, complex history . . . Deeply engaging and witty” (Los Angeles Times). Long before Columbus arrived in the New Word, tobacco was cultivated and enjoyed by the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas, who used it for medicinal, religious, and social purposes. But when Europeans began to colonize the American continents, it became something else entirely—a cultural touchstone of pleasure and success, and a coveted commodity that would transform the world economy forever. Iain Gately’s Tobacco tells the epic story of an unusual plant and its unique relationship with the history of humanity, from its obscure ancient beginnings, through its rise to global prominence, to its current embattled state today. In a lively narrative, Gately makes the case for the tobacco trade being the driving force behind the growth of the American colonies, the foundation of Dutch trading empire, the underpinning cause of the African slave trade, and the financial basis for victory in the American Revolution. Well-researched and wide-ranging, Tobacco is a vivid and provocative look at the surprising roles this plant has played in the culture of the world. “Ambitious . . . informative and perceptive . . . Gately is an amusing writer, which is a blessing.” —The Washington Post “Documents the resourcefulness with which human beings of every class, religion, race, and continent have pursued the lethal leaf.” —The New York Times Book Review

This special edition of 'Tobacco : Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce' was written by E.R. Billings, and first published in 1875, making it over 140 years old. The book features chapters on The Tobacco Plant, Tobacco - Its Discovery, Tobacco in America, Tobacco in Europe, Tobacco Pipes, Smoking, and Smokers, Cigars, Tobacco Planters and Plantations, Varieties, and more. An incredible old book and an absolute must-read for anybody interested in Tobacco and its history, both culturally and commercially. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

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This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Maurice Duke and Daniel P. Jordan vividly describe the colorful life and times of one of the South's—and America's—most important businesses and provide insight into how luck, management practices, and personalities helped the company rise to international prominence. Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, the world's largest independent leaf tobacco dealer, is one of the major buying arms for tobacco manufacturers worldwide, selecting, purchasing, processing, and storing leaf tobacco. The story opens during the aftermath of the Civil War when Southerners realized once again the worldwide potential of their native crop. The authors follow the company from its incorporation 1918 through one of the first hostile takeover attempts in American business, to its evolution in 1993 into Universal Corporation, a worldwide conglomerate with a number of products including tobacco. Based on scholarly research and over two hundred interviews with past and present Universal employees, this objective saga reveals much about American business and economic history.