Opium
Bayer Heroin Bottle
Bayer Heroin Bottle, from before WWI (1914).
Originally it contained five grams of Bayer Heroin.
Books Opium: A History
Traces opium's history from the first evidence of poppy cultivation (possibly as early as 4,000 B.C.) to the drug wars of today. Explores its uses in different cultures, its roles in British and Chinese political affairs, its use by artists and musicians, and its horrifying ramifications for addicts. Written with admirable attention to detail.
Informative book details opium and its derivatives such as morphine and heroin. It is fascinating to learn about the effect this drug has had on various cultures such as China and India. Anyone wanting to obtain information for academic purposes or just to learn more about this drug will enjoy this book.
Opium: A History Opium:
A Portrait of the Heavenly Demon
A picture history of opium. Photos, drawings, book covers, sketches, paintings, engravings, and other artwork featuring opium related scenes and paraphernalia are found on almost every page of this beautiful book. Includes a comprehensive overview of written works throughout history which feature opium as their theme.
The focus is on the wealth of images and literature celebrating or condemning this fabled drug, and on the writers, artists and photographers who have tried to capture the essence of opium's allure. All the works mentioned are in the bibliography as a resource for further reading.
Opium: A Portrait of the Heavenly Demon
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