The Seven Sisters of Sleep

M C (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke

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Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Illness & addiction: social aspects; Mental health services; Coping with drug & alcohol abuse

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Explore the historical landscape of drug abuse with Mordecai Cubitt Cooke's ""The Seven Sisters of Sleep,"" a seminal work examining the pervasive influence of narcotics in 19th-century society. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the societal impact of opium, morphine, and laudanum, shedding light on addiction and its consequences. Cooke's exploration offers a unique perspective on the disease of drug abuse, providing insights into the mental health challenges associated with substance dependence. This book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of drug-related issues, and it remains relevant to anyone interested in social science, self-help, and the history of medicine. ""The Seven Sisters of Sleep"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a past grappling with problems that continue to resonate today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: M C (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781023472814
ISBN 10: 1023472813
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active