This book details the production and distribution of cigar tobacco in the Connecticut Valley. The authors cover topics ranging from the history of the region's tobacco industry to the technical aspects of tobacco cultivation and preservation. Rich with historical information and practical advice for tobacco growers, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history or production of cigar tobacco. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.