Tobacco in Song and Story - John Bain - Bog

""Tobacco in Song and Story"" by John Bain Jr. is a book that explores the cultural significance of tobacco throughout history. It delves into the ways in which tobacco has been represented in literature, music, and other forms of art, as well as the social and economic impact of tobacco on societies around the world. The book covers a range of topics, from the use of tobacco in Native American rituals to its role in the transatlantic slave trade and its association with jazz and blues music. It also examines the controversies surrounding tobacco use, including the health risks associated with smoking and the political debates over tobacco regulation. Overall, ""Tobacco in Song and Story"" offers a comprehensive look at the complex and multifaceted history of tobacco, exploring its many meanings and implications for different cultures and societies.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.