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Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Iain Gately
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 137
ISBN/Barcode 9780802139603
ClassificationsDewey:394.14
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details
Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication Date 23 January 2003
Publication Country United States

Description

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.