Opium: A History
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Known to mankind since prehistoric times, opium is arguably the oldest and most widely used narcotic. Opium: A History traces the drug's astounding impact on world culture-from its religious use by prehistoric peoples to its influence on the imaginations of the Romantic writers; from the earliest medical science to the Sino-British opium wars. And, in the present day, as the addict population rises and penetrates every walk of life, Opium shows how the international multibillion-dollar heroin industry operates with terrifying efficiency and forms an integral part of the world's money markets.
In this first full-length history of opium, acclaimed author Martin Booth uncovers the multifaceted nature of this remarkable narcotic and the bittersweet effects of a simple poppy with a deadly legacy.
In this first full-length history of opium, acclaimed author Martin Booth uncovers the multifaceted nature of this remarkable narcotic and the bittersweet effects of a simple poppy with a deadly legacy.
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ISBN-10 : 0312206674
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Copyright Martin Booth 1996
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Subject
History of Opium
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Edition
1st printing in US
Pages
400
Cover Price
$24.95
LC Classification
38557333
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Used, Coverslip is so what stained and tattered. Book is in good shape.
Book Class
3rd
Bookshelf Location
Waiting to be shelved stack
Citation
Martin Booth , “Opium: A History,” Wirtshafter Collection-Cannabis Museum-Athens, Ohio, accessed May 12, 2024, https://cannabismuseum.com/omeka/items/show/12979.