In the Arms of Morpheus

In the Arms of Morpheus The Tragic History of Laudanum, Morphine and Patent Medicines

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is the story of how a substance touted as a miracle drug enslaved generations of nineteenth century writers, artists, and ordinary citizens. Extracted from opium, it came in the form of laudanum, and patent medicines, as well as morphine, and became a safeguard against pain, poverty and boredom.

Book information

ISBN: 9781550548693
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Imprint: Hardie Grant Publishing
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 470g
Height: 200mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 18mm