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“Nothing serves life and soundness of body so well, nor is so necessary as the smoke of the royal plant, tobacco.”

Quote by Cornelis Bontekoe

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Cornelis Bontekoe

Dutch explorer, born and died between 1644 and 1685. Limited information available regarding his life and achievements. more

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