Traces the history of pipe smoking from the earliest use of tobacco by Europeans on the newly-explored American continent to the present, and describes the manufacture of pipes and the preparation of tobacco for smoking.
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te filling of the pipe, the thoughtful tamping down of tobacco, the slow strike of a match, and the calm, meditative puffs until the leaves catch. Few moments in life are as seductive as the timeless ritual of pipe smoking.<br><br><br>Long identified as a symbol of sophistication and the mark of a reflective man, the pipe is now enjoying a renaissance of popularity. Today, millions are rediscovering the seductive pleasures of a ritual first savored by early Americans more than five hundred years ago. Inside these elegant pages, you'll be drawn into the civilized world of pipe smoking―from the curing of tobacco leaves to the rich role the pipe has played in our culture.<br><br><br>Pipe connoisseur <b>Robin Crole</b> charts the fascinating history of the pipe, reflects on the philosophy of its use, marvels at the craftsmanship of its manufacture, and illustrates the timeless art of preparing tobacco. This book is a celebration of, and an invitation to join, the fraternity o
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
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