A Pinch Of Snuff: Composed Of Curious Particulars And Original Anecdotes Of Snuff Taking (1840)

Snift, Pollexenes Digit

ISBN 10: 1436911214 / ISBN 13: 9781436911214

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Pinch Of Snuff: Composed Of Curious Particulars And Original Anecdotes Of Snuff Taking (1840)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436911214
• ISBN 13: 9781436911214
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""A Pinch of Snuff"" is a book written by Snift, Pollexenes Digit and published in 1840. The book is a collection of curious and interesting anecdotes about snuff-taking. It provides a comprehensive insight into the history, culture, and social significance of snuff-taking, which was a popular habit during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of snuff-taking, including its origins, its popularity among different social classes, and its impact on the health of those who indulged in it. The author also includes a variety of humorous and entertaining stories about famous snuff-takers, including politicians, artists, and writers. Overall, ""A Pinch of Snuff"" is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on a long-forgotten habit.""As Well As A Review Of Snuff, Snuff-Boxes, Snuff-Shops, Snuff-Takers, And Snuff Papers, With The Moral Physical Effects Of Snuff.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.