Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings

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Author Billings, E. R.
Title Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce
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Summary "Tobacco: Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce" by E.R. Billings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an extensive examination of the tobacco plant, covering its discovery, cultivation, and significance in trade and society. Billings frames the plant not just as an agricultural product, but as a fascinating subject with entwined cultural, economic, and medicinal narratives spanning centuries. The opening of this work provides a detailed botanical description of the tobacco plant, elucidating its growth conditions and various species. Billings explains the plant's importance, emphasizing its adaptability across climates and its key role in agricultural practices, particularly in Virginia. He touches upon its early history, mentioning how the plant was first introduced to Europe by explorers and highlighting its rapid rise in popularity and cultivation, which shaped economies and social customs in both the New and Old Worlds. Furthermore, the chapter establishes the groundwork for a more in-depth analysis of tobacco's multifaceted role in human history, promising a comprehensive resource for both enthusiasts and scholars alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Tobacco use
Subject Tobacco -- History
Subject Tobacco industry -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 24471
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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