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Paregoric Kid
06-11-2006, 04:43 AM
The Hasheesh Eater by Fitz Hugh Ludlow, published in 1857, was the first American drug novel. really great descriptions of his experiences with hashish. first time in print since the 70s. includes 2 essays Fitz Hugh Ludlow did on opium and a bunch of other extras.
besides the book it includes: Excerpt from the 1843 Dispensatory of the USA, Entry on Cannabis, Excerpt from The Chemistry of Common Life, Chapter on Narcotics, the essay The Apocalypse of Hasheesh by Fitz Hugh Ludlow, the essay that inspired Ludlow: The Hasheesh Eater by Anonymous, and two essays Ludlow wrote on opium: What Shall They Do to be Saved?, and Outlines of the Opium Cure.
$15.99
http://www.lulu.com/content/329963

devilsdrug
06-11-2006, 08:19 AM
i read excerpts back in the 70s liked it