A Volume Of Smoke In Two Puffs

A Volume Of Smoke In Two Puffs: With Stray Whiffs From The Same Pipe Is A Book Written By Henry Walker And Published In 1859. The Book Is A Collection Of Essays Stories And Musings All Centered Around The Theme Of Smoking. The Title Refers To The Two Main Sections Of The Book Each Of Which Is Meant To Be Read As A Separate Puff Of Smoke. The Essays Cover A Range Of Topics Related To Smoking From The History Of Tobacco And The Social Customs Surrounding Smoking To The Health Effects And Moral Implications Of The Habit. The Book Is Written In A Witty And Engaging Style With Walker'S Love Of Smoking Evident Throughout. The Stray Whiffs Referred To In The Title Are Short Humorous Anecdotes And Observations That Are Interspersed Throughout The Book. Overall A Volume Of Smoke Is A Charming And Entertaining Read That Offers A Unique Perspective On The Cultural Significance Of Smoking In The 19Th Century.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.