in the hushed corridors of history, the saga of tobacco unfurls with a curious mix of disregard and reverence. before the pre-starting era of global trade, news of this new world leaf whispered through the old continents, enticing adventurers and scholars alike. when societies learned of its uses, a desire to resume from the start of its discovery emerged, as if experiencing its aromatic allure for the first time could unveil previously concealed wonders.