Opium A Portrait of the Heavenly Demon,9781553650584

Opium A Portrait of the Heavenly Demon

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ISBN13: 9781553650584
ISBN10: 1553650581
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-10-14
Publisher(s): Greystone Books
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Summary

Opiumwill open people's eyes to the bizarre and shocking history of a drug that began with use in religious ceremonies, then raised high hopes as a cure for many ills in Victorian times and was regarded as an embodiment of the romantic East, leading to its horrific consequences today. In her meticulously researched text, Barbara Hodgsondelves into the nature and history of opium, focusing on its exotic incarnation as a drug to be smoked. As well as examining its factual history -- in memoirs, science, and travel books -- she explores portrayals of opium use in fiction and film. This beautifully designed and well-written book leaves no doubt that opium deserves its feared place in the pantheon of drugs.

Author Biography

Barbara Hodgson is a book designer and writer. She is the author and designer of four novels and several works of non-fiction

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(10)
The Drowsy Poppy
11(18)
Opium and the East
29(24)
Intoxicating Fumes
53(30)
The Writer's Muse
83(22)
Chinatowns
105(28)
Opium Hits the Street
133(8)
Notes 141(3)
Bibliography 144(4)
Acknowledgements 148(1)
Index 149

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