"Long Green: The Rise and Fall of Tobacco in South Carolina" is the first comprehensive history of the Bright Leaf tobacco culture in South Carolina published in the last fifty years. The book examines the development and decline of tobacco from its beginnings in the colonial era to its peak around the turn of the century. It highlights the impacts of the Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and the current controversies surrounding the health risks of smoking. The challenges faced by Pee Dee farmers in their struggle against large manufacturers and their reform efforts are addressed, as well as the role of the Tri-State Cooperative in the 1920s. Technological revolutions after World War II and the associated economic difficulties due to the negative perception of tobacco consumption are also discussed. The book provides insights into the experiences of older farmers and warehouse owners and speculates on the future of tobacco culture. "Long Green" allows readers to better understand the significance of this cash crop in the history and economy of South Carolina and the American South.