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Haschisch: A Novel (1886)

Haschisch: A Novel (1886)

King, Thorold
Gatchell, Charles

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ISBN10: 1161193693
ISBN13: 9781161193695
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 18 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Haschisch: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Thorold King and first published in 1886. The book tells the story of a young Englishman named Paul Devereux who travels to Egypt in search of adventure and excitement. While there, he becomes fascinated by the use of hashish, a potent drug that is widely consumed in the region.Devereux begins to experiment with hashish and soon becomes addicted to its effects. He becomes increasingly detached from reality and begins to experience vivid hallucinations. As his addiction grows stronger, Devereux finds himself drawn into a dangerous underground world of drug use and debauchery.The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug addiction and the consequences that can result from indulging in such behavior. It also explores themes of colonialism, cultural appropriation, and the clash of Western and Eastern values.Overall, Haschisch: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of its time.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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