An Essay on Hasheesh - Hardcover

""An Essay on Hasheesh"" by Victor Robinson is a thought-provoking exploration of the effects and uses of cannabis, also known as hasheesh. Published in 1910, the book delves into the history and cultural significance of cannabis use, as well as its effects on the mind and body. Robinson examines the various ways in which hasheesh has been used throughout history, from religious ceremonies to medicinal purposes. He also explores the psychological effects of the drug, including its ability to induce hallucinations and alter perceptions of time and space. The book includes personal anecdotes and observations from Robinson himself, as well as case studies and scientific research. Overall, ""An Essay on Hasheesh"" offers a fascinating look at the complex and controversial topic of cannabis use, and its place in human history and culture.1925. In this extraordinary book, the author has penned for the reader whose interests lead him into the curious by-paths of life a most energetic picture of hasheesh, �������the winning rival of opium as a producer of visions of paradise.������� In turning these pages, the odor of the hemp fields again teases our nostrils, but we can never recapture the mood in which the manuscript was written. It is therefore given to the reader in its original form, as an expression of a lost rhapsodic period of our existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.