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A treatise on the culture of the tobacco plant with the manner in which it is usually cured Adapted to northern climates, and designed for the use of the landholders of Great-Britain.

By Jonathan Carver

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the secrets to cultivating tobacco in northern climates, where growing a successful crop could remedy supply chain issues and improve economic health.

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2014-12-12
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Summary

"A Treatise on the Culture of the Tobacco Plant" by Jonathan Carver is a manual for landholders in Great Britain on how to grow tobacco, catering to the growing interest in this valuable crop in the late 1700s. The book details the ins, outs, and historical context of cultivating tobacco, offering advice on everything from soil selection and seedling transplanting to pest control and curing techniques. This book addresses the specific challenges of growing this plant in northern climates. Carver makes the case for producing tobacco in Great Britain as a fix for supply problems, which were a result of the political turmoil in the American colonies during this time.

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