Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology
Explore a diverse collection of classic texts on drugs, alcohol, and pharmacology, offering valuable insights into their historical and cultural roles. This category includes works discussing the effects, usage, and societal impact of substances across various eras. Whether you're a student, researcher, or a curious reader, these texts provide a foundation for understanding the development and regulation of these critical fields. Discover thought-provoking literature that illuminates both scientific perspectives and public attitudes toward drugs and alcohol.
Merck's 1899 Manual of the Materia Medica
** Step back in time to an era where doctors relied on this singular book to identify the drugs, dosages, and treatments available during the nineteenth century.
By Merck & Co.
Danger; Or, Wounded in the House of a Friend
Friendship turns treacherous as hidden dangers and the influence of intoxicating substances threaten to destroy lives.
By T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Alcohol and the Human Brain
Discover how a late 19th-century scientist argued that even a sip of alcohol could lead to mental and moral ruin, threatening both personal well-being and the foundations of society.
By Joseph Cook
The American Journal of Pharmacy, March, 1907
Explore the origins of modern pharmaceutical practices and regulations in the United States as educators and practitioners pushed for higher standards in pharmacy education.
By Various
Drugging a Nation: The Story of China and the Opium Curse
Witness the shocking narrative of a nation consumed by addiction and the desperate fight to break free from the chains of a devastating drug.
By Samuel Merwin
The narcotic drug problem
See how one doctor's changing views on addiction sparked a call for medical understanding and compassionate treatment.
By Ernest S. (Ernest Simons) Bishop
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say
Discover the shocking truth about a supposed medicine and how it poses a deadly risk to patients, revealed through science and expert testimony.
By Martha Meir Allen
Storm Cloud on Deka
In a world of dangerous pharmaceutical secrets, a scientist and two young employees face a moral dilemma and deadly corporate conspiracy.
By E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith
Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 1
In the late 19th century, a fundamental reference emerged, bridging the gap between medicine and law, offering practitioners and scholars alike insight into medical jurisprudence, forensic medicine, and toxicology.
By R. A. (Rudolph August) Witthaus
The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia"
Embark on a hilariously chaotic sea voyage with a ship full of thirsty passengers as one lone teetotaler chronicles their absurd attempts to stay dry.
By Bert Leston Taylor
Tobacco and Alcohol I. It Does Pay to Smoke. II. The Coming Man Will Drink Wine.
A controversial exploration reveals potential health benefits from the moderate consumption of tobacco and alcohol, challenging the negative perceptions of the time.
By John Fiske
Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary With Comments
A physician’s guide condenses crucial drug information, featuring expert opinions for informed therapeutic decisions.
By Albion Walter Hewlett
Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink
Discover how one writer in the late 1800's uncovers the hidden dangers of a widely accepted substance, revealing its power to destroy lives and communities.
By T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
The Great American Fraud The Patent Medicine Evil
Step into a world of lies and deception, where snake oil salesmen peddle dangerous cures, preying on the desperate hopes of a gullible nation.
By Samuel Hopkins Adams
Cutting It Out: How to get on the waterwagon and stay there
** A man decides to quit drinking while he still enjoys it, facing challenges and unexpected self-discoveries on the road to sobriety.
By Samuel G. (Samuel George) Blythe
John Barleycorn
A man recounts his life, revealing how alcohol shaped his experiences, offering both moments of connection and a descent into addiction.
By Jack London
The Daughter of a Republican
In a world divided by social class, two families' destinies intertwine as one daughter fights poverty and another champions social reform.
By Bernie Babcock
The Third Great Plague A Discussion of Syphilis for Everyday People
Journey through time to uncover the truth about a stigmatized disease, and learn why understanding is more powerful than shame in the fight for public health.
By John H. (John Hinchman) Stokes
The Alumni Journal of the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York, Vol. II, No. 2, February, 1895
Explore the scientific breakthroughs and historical roots of photography through a professor's captivating lecture on the evolution of capturing light.
By Various
Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms
Discover how 19th-century water therapies may hold the key to fighting a deadly disease, offering hope where traditional medicine falls short.
By Charles Munde