The Mystique of Opium
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1859959156 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also has certification from the Institute for Spiritual Theology and from the University of the City of New York.. About the AuthorWigal holds degrees in music, adult education, and liturgical theology, all of which he has taught at universities, along with Gregorian chant and film education
Whilst the 20th century was one long war for control of the world's oil supplies, opium was a key strategic raw material during the four preceding centuries. Initially a useful pharmaceutical product called laudanum, it quickly became popular in Britain. This book offers a tastefully illustrated history of this toxic substance, its paraphernalia and era.. It then became the basis for trade with isolationist China as soon as the Opium Wars obtained trading rights for Western companies and the Chinese began smoking it in industrial quantities. Opium consumption dates back to Ancient Egypt
Inhale This Book with Your Eyes -- It Does Great Stuff What a delight THE MYSTIQUE OF OPIUM is! It introduces us to startling new perspectives on opium, as when Nick Tosches states that "When God put His mouth at the nostrils of Adam, there was probably opium on his breath." It tempers its subject by keeping the narrative on two tracks: opium and its blissful appeal, opium and its destructive effects. There's a punning wit to the titles ("Poppy Nose Best") and a stunning clarity to the many visuals that show us the inner historic world of the opium pipe and the opium den. I confess I go. Nice illustrations, insubstantial text Ludix If you've been looking for a coffee table book on opium culture, this volume is just the ticket. The color photos of antique graphics and opium-related instruments and furniture are resplendent.Unfortunately, the text offers no more than a breezy summary of the vast and intricate lore of this problematic substance. There is also a distinct anti-drug bias not surprising considering the nature of the author's other writings.If you really want to learn about the history and usage of opium, the book to get is OPIUM: A HISTORY by Martin. A Short Work, Long on Beauty It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. It is also said that a well-turned phrase is worth a thousand pictures. Well, with the many beautiful pictures and the many well-turned phrases contained in La Mystique De L'Opium, one would expect a very large and lengthy book. To the contrary (and pleasantly so), however, La Mystique is a compact treat.The text of the book evidences a depth of knowledge presented in an attractive format. The writing style is concise, clear and witty. The illustrations are carefully woven into th
He also has certification from the Institute for Spiritual Theology and from the University of the City of New York.. Wigal holds degrees in music, adult education, and liturgical theology, all of which he has taught at universities, along with Gregorian chant and film education