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The Silver Pipe of Wampanoag Legend

The Silver Pipe of Wampanoag Legend

July 12, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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The Wampanoag People of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts were native Americans primarily active in the 17th century and before, though members survive today in two tribes. They numbered about 3,000 people when Europeans arrived, and their population was decimated by what was probably smallpox. ... Read More

Mary Frith: Unapologetic Pipesmoker

Mary Frith: Unapologetic Pipesmoker

July 11, 2019 by Truett Smith

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If we're honest, those we now consider "famous pipesmokers" did not gain notoriety because of their pipesmoking. They earned acclaim through their writings, or movies, or philosophy, or creative genius, and it just so happened they also smoked a pipe. ... Read More

Pockets

Pockets

July 9, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Pockets are a pipesmoker's best friend. And we need a lot of them. The minimum for going out into the world is a pipe or two, a tobacco pouch, pipe cleaners, a lighter and tamper, and we need places to put those things, along with a wallet, phone, keys and pocket knife. ... Read More

Wilderness Pipe Cleaners

Wilderness Pipe Cleaners

July 2, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Waking up in a strange place was not a particularly unusual experience for me in 1980, as that was a period of discovery. I was hoboing around the Gulf states, living mainly out of my car, working a job for a week here or there, exploring the lives of people in a very low income category, of which I was one. ... Read More

Mark Twain: Unrepentant Tobaccophile

Mark Twain: Unrepentant Tobaccophile

June 21, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens' pseudonym, is possibly the most recognizable pen name in literature, and the man himself is an irresistible historical figure for pipe enthusiasts, not only because he was instrumental in shaping an authentic American literary voice, but because he evidently smoked more than any other human being. ... Read More

Tobacco's Origin In Crow Legend

Tobacco's Origin In Crow Legend

June 20, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Native American cultures are rich with oral tradition celebrating the spiritual and psychological benefits of tobacco, including origin stories about how this special plant came into the lives of the people. Among the most powerful stories is that of how tobacco came to the Crow tribe. ... Read More

Polar Vortex: Smoking In Extreme Conditions

Polar Vortex: Smoking In Extreme Conditions

June 19, 2019 by Truett Smith

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The historic Polar Vortex of 2013/2014 had invaded my small Indiana hometown, dropping inches of snow and plummeting temperatures to well below zero. From the comfort of indoors, the icescape was a breathtaking sight: Pristine, unperturbed snow glistened like so many crystals in the afternoon sunlight, causing my eyes to squint. ... Read More

Grandpa & The Hay Bales

Grandpa & The Hay Bales

June 18, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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The 10 Tobys (all of my grandfather's dogs were named Toby) scratched at our door one weekend, which was unusual. Grandpa's farm was two miles down the road and his dogs didn't visit without him. One had Grandpa's Falcon pipe in her mouth; we recognized the duct tape and copper wire that had held it together ... Read More

High-Calorie Tobacco

High-Calorie Tobacco

June 11, 2019 by Truett Smith

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I'm a strong proponent of pipe tobacco and food. A bowl before lunch makes for an appetizing apéritif, a bowl after dinner the perfect nightcap. Taking the meal into consideration, the type of tobacco can make the pairing even better ... Read More

The Complete Guide To The Peterson System Pipe: Startling Revelations About Charles Peterson's Greatest Invention

The Complete Guide To The Peterson System Pipe: Startling Revelations About Charles Peterson's Greatest Invention

June 7, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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The oldest continuously operating pipe factory in the world, Peterson produces some of the most recognizable pipes on the market. Yet few realize that the marque's iconic aesthetic is largely informed by the functional design of their most important contribution to the history of pipemaking: the System Pipe. ... Read More

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