Nicotiana: Or The Smoker's And Snuff-Taker's Companion (1834)

By Effingham Wilson

Book Overview

Nicotiana: Or The Smoker�������s And Snuff-Taker�������s Companion is a book written by Henry James Meller and published in 1834. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and etiquette of smoking and snuff-taking. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of tobacco, the different types of tobacco products, the art of smoking and snuff-taking, and the health effects of tobacco use. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of smoking and snuff-taking. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of tobacco, including its cultivation and use by Native Americans. The second chapter discusses the different types of tobacco products, including cigars, pipes, and snuff. The third chapter covers the art of smoking and snuff-taking, including how to properly light and smoke a cigar or pipe, and how to take snuff. The fourth chapter discusses the etiquette of smoking and snuff-taking, including when and where it is appropriate to smoke or take snuff. The final chapter of the book discusses the health effects of tobacco use, including the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting. The book also includes several illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the various topics covered. Overall, Nicotiana: Or The Smoker�������s And Snuff-Taker�������s Companion is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history, culture, and etiquette of smoking and snuff-taking. It is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics or for those looking to improve their smoking or snuff-taking skills.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120655307
• ISBN13: 9781120655301
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"