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Subject: Escudo "Navy"

Hi Steve:

You got a post asking about the word "Navy" in Escudo's nomenclature. Here's
an answer.

Centuries ago when sailors sailed the Caribbean Spice triangle they collected
the tobaccos from different ports. They would then take the tobbacos and
place them in a sheet of sail canvas. The canvas would then be twisted into a
roll  and then wrapped with cord (like one giant cigar.) They would let the
tobbaco mature in this fashion. After unrolling the canvas the tobacco would
be cut into sticks. You would then "slice" off enough tobacco (just like
slicing pepperoni) for your bowl.

Steve Banks


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