
The British Tobacco Empire
The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean
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Colonial Shadows: The Tobacco Legacy
This chapter examines the complex legacy of early colonial figures and their impact on Native American relations and the tobacco industry. It highlights the irony of a key figure's promotion of tobacco leading to his own demise, prompting a discussion on the cultural and ethical implications of tobacco's historical prominence.
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