Author: Hodgson, Barbara, 1955-

Opium : a portrait of the heavenly demon
Date1999
Publish_locationSan Francisco
PublisherChronicle Books
CollectionRicci Institute Library, Ricci Institute [AEC]
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
ShelfStacks
Call NumberHV5816.H55 1999
Description152 p. : ill. (some color) ; 20 cm.
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Opium : a portrait of the heavenly demon / Barbara Hodgson.
Includes bibliographical references (p.144-147) and index.
Chapters: The Drowsy Poppy Opium and the East -- Intoxicating Fumes -- The Writer's Muse -- Chinatowns -- Opium Hits the Street.

SubjectOpium trade--China--History Opium abuse--China--19th century Opium abuse--History
ISBN081182411X; 9780811824118
LCCN98053661