Human History on Drugs
an utterly scandalous but entirely truthful look at history under the influence
$48.81
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
17 July 2025
Summary
High Times: A Hilariously Intoxicated History
Did you know that Alexander the Great was a sloppy drunk, William Shakespeare was a stoner, and George Washington drank a spoonful of opium every night to staunch the pain from his fake teeth? Or how about the fact that China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, ingested liquid mercury in an (ironic) attempt to live forever, or that Alexander Shulgin, inventor of no less than 230 new psychedelic drugs, was an employee of the DEA?
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837733095 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837733090 |
| Author: | Sam Kelly |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Imprint: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 432g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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Critics Review
Human History on Drugs brings famous historical figures and eras to life in a way we’ve never seen them before. You’ll never look at history the same way again. * Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author *Entertaining time travel through the doors of perception. * Kirkus Reviews *Besides serving up a multitude of entertaining stories, Kelly provides genuine food for thought about the medical and spiritual applications of psychedelics. Brimming with enthusiasm for history’s nooks and crannies, this charms * Publishers Weekly *
About The Author
Sam Kelly
Sam Kelly, a history grad from Stanford University, is on the autism spectrum and his interest and passion for history has become an almost physical compulsion. He loves to dig up forgotten and weird stories from the past and spends hours uncovering every last stubborn detail. As a deep believer that history can be as exciting as any Marvel movie, Sam aims to - whether on TikTok or through a book - make history both engaging and accessible to all. Human History on Drugs is his first book.
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