{"product_id":"the-story-of-tobacco-in-joseph-c-robert-9781436715621","title":"The Story of Tobacco in America","description":"The Story of Tobacco in America is a comprehensive account of the history of tobacco in the United States, written by Joseph C. Robert. The book covers the origins of tobacco use in America, the rise of the tobacco industry, and the cultural and social impact of tobacco on American society.Robert traces the history of tobacco from its use by Native American tribes to the arrival of European settlers, who quickly recognized the commercial potential of the crop. He follows the growth of the tobacco industry, from the early days of small-scale farming to the rise of large-scale plantations and the development of new technologies for processing and packaging tobacco.The book also explores the social and cultural impact of tobacco in America, from the early days when tobacco was seen as a luxury item for the wealthy, to the widespread use of tobacco among all social classes. Robert examines the role of tobacco in American history, from its use as a currency in colonial times to its association with rebellion and independence during the American Revolution.Overall, The Story of Tobacco in America provides a fascinating and detailed account of the history of one of America's most important and controversial crops. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, agriculture, or the cultural and social impact of tobacco on American society.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph C. Robert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436715628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436715621\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Joseph C. Robert","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48453625643263,"sku":"9781436715621","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_afcf5645-e6a5-47d8-b578-ce37c34d19b3.jpg?v=1777301263","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-story-of-tobacco-in-joseph-c-robert-9781436715621","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}