Curious Lore of Drugs and Medicines - Hardcover

Curious Lore of Drugs and Medicines is a fascinating book written by Charles H. LaWall that explores the history, myths, and legends surrounding drugs and medicines. The book delves into the origins of various drugs, such as opium, cannabis, and cocaine, and their cultural significance throughout history. It also examines the use of medicinal plants by indigenous cultures and the development of modern medicine. LaWall provides a comprehensive overview of the various uses of drugs and medicines, including their role in religious and spiritual practices, as well as their use in traditional medicine. He also explores the cultural and societal impact of drugs, including the role of drugs in literature, music, and art. Throughout the book, LaWall provides engaging and informative anecdotes and stories that illustrate the fascinating history and cultural significance of drugs and medicines. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of drugs and medicines. Overall, Curious Lore of Drugs and Medicines is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of drugs and medicines, and is sure to provide readers with a new perspective on these fascinating substances.1927. A fascinating story of four thousand years of progress from black magic to modern pharmacy. This story is told with a wealth of detail and a profusion of illustrations on the insistent search for the universal panacea throughout time. Priests, philosophers, poets, painters, kings, knaves, popes and charlatans have practiced the art of pharmacy through fumbling attempts and successful experiment. This book takes the reader from herbs to crushed bones, to fly specks, to astrology and magic, to the scientific compounds of today.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.