The Seven Sisters of Sleep: Popular History of the Seven Prevailing Narcotics of the World
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"The Seven Sisters of Sleep" by M. C. Cooke is a popular history examining the most significant narcotics in the world, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the cultural, historical, and social aspects surrounding various narcotics, personified through the metaphor of seven sisters, where each sister represents a different drug. The initial chapters evoke themes of sleep and its significance to humanity, while also alluding to the myriad ways people have sought solace in intoxicating substances throughout history." "At the start of the book, Cooke introduces the concept of "Sleep" as a gentle sovereign that commands reverence from all beings, accompanied by her seven sisters—representatives of various narcotics vying for humanity’s attention. The narrative begins with a captivating legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and seamlessly transitions into a discussion on the roles of various substances like opium and hemp throughout history. Through this allego
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