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Book: *Cocaine*: History & Culture

In the popular imagination, cocaine appeared in the 1970s, seemingly out of nowhere, as the ultimate party drug of the disco generation; shortly afterwards, its destructive effects became impossible to ignore. But in fact, the history of cocaine addiction dates back to the 19th century, when it was legal and sold over the counter to treat conditions ranging from stomach aches and cramps to toothache in babies. How did the sacred plant of the Incas become the addictive white powder that held in its grip – and nearly destroyed – eminent figures such as Sigmund Freud and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, amongst countless others?Size & Fit: 19.3 x 28 cm.
Weight: 1.82 kg.Further information: Language: English.
Author: Armand Limnander.
184 pages. Hardback.
Editions: Assouline.
ISBN: 9781614287551.
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