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

Iain Gately

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Description:"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 ReviewWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization. To get started finding Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "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 ReviewWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization. To get started finding Tobacco: A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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