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Pipe of Peace

James McKimmey

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Pipe of Peace

James McKimmey

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Pipe of Peace is a science fiction short story by James McKimmey, likely written in the early 1950s. It explores the struggles of farmers against mechanization and societal oppression, focusing on Henry, a farmer who protests by refusing to work the land. His actions prompt a reflection on labor, technology, and survival, culminating in a dark conclusion that questions the cost of human resistance. The narrative serves as a commentary on the power dynamics between individuals and an increasingly automated world.

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