"The Seven Sisters of Sleep" by M. C. Cooke is a historical exploration of the world's major narcotics, presenting them as personified "sisters" vying for influence over humanity. The book sets a stage with the idea of sleep being all important thing for people, then explores how different societies have historically turned to various intoxicating substances for comfort and relief. Cooke starts the book with a story of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and smoothly moves into talking about narcotics like opium and hemp. Cooke uses this comparison to explain in detail the many connections between people and these narcotics, getting ready to talk about how they changed culture, society, and individual lives.
The Seven Sisters of Sleep Popular History of the Seven Prevailing Narcotics of the World
By M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke
Seven personified narcotics are introduced as "sisters" battling for control over humanity, revealing the long connection between humans and intoxicating substances.
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About the AuthorMordecai Cubitt Cooke was an English botanist and mycologist who was, at various points, a London schoolteacher, a Kew mycologist, curator at the India Museum, journalist and author. Cooke was the elder brother of the art-education reformer Ebenezer Cooke (1837–1913) and father of the book illustrator and watercolour painter William Cubitt Cooke (1866–1951).
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke was an English botanist and mycologist who was, at various points, a London schoolteacher, a Kew mycologist, curator at the India Museum, journalist and author. Cooke was the elder brother of the art-education reformer Ebenezer Cooke (1837–1913) and father of the book illustrator and watercolour painter William Cubitt Cooke (1866–1951).
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