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. To which are prefixed, two plates of the plant and its flowers / By Jonathan Carver.

  • Jonathan Carver
Date:
1779
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Credit: 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. To which are prefixed, two plates of the plant and its flowers / By Jonathan Carver. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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