Narcotic Usages and superstitions of the Old and New World

In a two-part article, tobacco is defined as the distinguishing native product of America, particularly because it is used in the peace-pipe. In 1629 a Jesuit missionary described the Hurons smoking tobacco, the Chippewas have a special name for it, the Algonquins have a special vocabulary associated with the use of tobacco. History of tobacco usage world-wide (including ceremonial), smoking, and pipes; two illustrations of Indian pipes accompany text. Read before the Canadian Institute, 1/31/1857. Footnotes. Sketches.