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In the Arms of Morpheus: The Tragic History of Laudanum, Morphine, and Patent Medicines
In the Arms of Morpheus The Tragic History of Laudanum Morphine and Patent Medicines
Author: Barbara Hodgson
The follow-up to the widely praised Opium, In The Arms of Morpheus is the shocking story of how a simple but bewitching substance, touted as a miracle drug, enslaved unwitting generations of 19th century writers, artists and ordinary citizens. Extracted from opium, the sap of the poppy, this popular drug was welcomed into the homes of rich and p...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781552975381
ISBN-10: 155297538X
Publication Date: 10/6/2001
Pages: 152
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Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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