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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
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Iain Gately
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:416 | Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 137 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780802139603
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Classifications | Dewey:394.14 |
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Illustrations |
Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
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Imprint |
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
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Publication Date |
23 January 2003 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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.
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