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Edward Vincent Heward

Best known for a lively 1909 book on tobacco’s long social history, this little-known writer approached the subject with curiosity, humor, and a clear affection for old anecdotes. His surviving record is slim, which gives his work an added air of period charm.

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St Nicotine of the Peace Pipe

St Nicotine of the Peace Pipe

by Edward Vincent Heward

About the author

Edward Vincent Heward was a British author best known for St Nicotine of the Peace Pipe, published in 1909. The book gathers stories, customs, and historical notes about tobacco, treating the subject as both a social habit and a cultural phenomenon.

Reliable biographical details are scarce, but reference records connect him with England and indicate that he lived from 1830 to 1914. Modern library and public-domain catalogues appear to preserve only this one book under his name, making him one of those writers remembered mainly through a single distinctive work.

That work still stands out for its conversational tone and its fascination with the rituals and legends surrounding smoking. For listeners interested in forgotten nonfiction from the early 20th century, Heward offers a glimpse into the tastes, curiosities, and easygoing storytelling style of his era.