I've only read the intro and chapter 1 but it sucks you in, wife and kid are gone so this and Smyrna #1 is my Saturday ...Thank you for sharing! I'm interested in general history of all things so this is going to be an interesting read.
I had no idea that tobacco was that polymorphic depending on soil and weather some of the science bits about Orientals specifically were pretty interesting.No interest in tobacco history but I found it amusing that a physical copy of the book can cost as much as $350.
Even same types can vary from year to year based on seasonal climate differences. A reason I don't put much stock in aging. More likely seasonal variation between crops several years apart.I had no idea that tobacco was that polymorphic depending on soil and weather some of the science bits about Orientals specifically were pretty interesting.