There is only one place in the United States where pipestone can be found and its called Pipestone National Park. The American Indians go there to get the pipestone to make their pipes. The pipestone, called catlinite, is a red color and the Native Americans believe its the color of the blood of their ancestors and very sacred. This book covers the uses and functions of pipes, smoking materials, smoking accessories, pipestems, smoking in the Plains Indian Culture, legends of the pipe, primitive method of making pipes, with a lot of black and white photos.