Use of tobacco among North American Indians

** "Use of Tobacco among North American Indians" by Ralph Linton is a scholarly examination of tobacco's profound importance to Indigenous people in North America. This publication explores the cultivation methods employed by various tribes, along with the different types of tobacco they used. Linton shines a light on how tobacco wasn't just a plant but a central element in religious ceremonies and vital social customs. From planting seeds to elaborate smoking rituals involving pipes like the calumet, the book illustrates how tobacco played an integral part in Indigenous identity and spirituality, even influencing its adoption by European settlers. **