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Tobacco in Song and Story

Tobacco in Song and Story

Bain, John, Jr.

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Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1417915129
ISBN13: 9781417915125
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tobacco in Song and Story is a book written by John Bain Jr. that explores the history and cultural significance of tobacco in various forms of art and literature. The book delves into the origins of tobacco use, its spread across the world, and its role in shaping various cultures and societies. It also examines the many ways in which tobacco has been represented in music, poetry, and literature, from traditional folk songs to contemporary works of fiction. Bain Jr. provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the complex relationship between tobacco and human culture, offering readers a unique perspective on this controversial and widely used substance. Whether you are a history buff, a literature lover, or simply curious about the role of tobacco in our world, Tobacco in Song and Story is a fascinating and informative read.1896. There is something in this little volume that will appeal to every lover of the weed, no matter what his station in life may be or the grade of tobacco he consumes. It is not meant to be any more a book for the smoker of twenty-five cent cigars than for the man behind the clay pipe. It is intended to be a book of good fellowship, in which all smokers are free and equal. Contents: Sir Walter Raleigh, Sketch; The Discovery of Tobacco; A Few Words About Tobacco; Origin of Tobacco, Conte Arabe; Philosophy of Smoking; Poetry of Smoke; Smokers' Stories; Tobacco Facts; Some Salesmen and Others; and Puffs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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