The Seven Sisters of Sleep by M. C. Cooke
"The Seven Sisters of Sleep" by M. C. Cooke is a popular history examining the most significant narcotics in the world, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the cultural, historical, and social aspects surrounding various narcotics, personified through the metaphor of seven sisters, where each sister represents a different drug. The initial chapters evoke themes of sleep and its significance to humanity, while also alluding to the myriad
ways people have sought solace in intoxicating substances throughout history." "At the start of the book, Cooke introduces the concept of "Sleep" as a gentle sovereign that commands reverence from all beings, accompanied by her seven sisters—representatives of various narcotics vying for humanity’s attention. The narrative begins with a captivating legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and seamlessly transitions into a discussion on the roles of various substances like opium and hemp throughout history. Through this allegory, the author weaves a tapestry of the relationship between humans and these narcotics, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their impact on culture, society, and individual lives." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt), 1825-1914 |
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| Title |
The Seven Sisters of Sleep Popular History of the Seven Prevailing Narcotics of the World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Narcotics |
| Subject | Tobacco use |
| Subject | Psychotropic drugs |
| Subject | Psychotropic plants |
| Subject | Drug abuse |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60805 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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