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Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date

Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date

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Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date

by Compiled by Hedwig Schleiffer (Introduction by Richard Evans Schultes)

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New York: Hafner Press (Macmillan Publishing Co.), 1973. Original wraps. Very Good. The 1973 1st edition of this very uncommon compilation of writings spanning the last 500 years on sacred narcotic plants of the New World Indians. Tight and VG in its pictorial green wrappers, with light creasing along the outer hinges and very light rubbing to the rear panel. Octavo, compiled by Hedwig Scheiffer, Introductory words by the formidable Richard Evans Schultes, Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum at Harvard.

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Appledore Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
14275
Title
Sacred Narcotic Plants of the New World Indians: An Anthology of Texts from the 16th Century to Date
Author
Compiled by Hedwig Schleiffer (Introduction by Richard Evans Schultes)
Format/Binding
Original wraps
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Hafner Press (Macmillan Publishing Co.)
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1973
Keywords
rare Native-American, sacred narcotic plants, rare drug literature, rare spiritual literature, rare metaphysical literature, Richard Evans Schultes, new world indians
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Native American;

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Wrappers
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Octavo
Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
VG
Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

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