Daturas of the Old World and New: An Account of Their Narcotic Properties and Their Use in Oracular and Initiatory Ceremonies

By William Edwin Safford

Book Overview

""Daturas of the Old World and New"" is a book written by William Edwin Safford in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the narcotic properties of datura plants and their use in oracular and initiatory ceremonies. Datura is a genus of flowering plants that are known for their hallucinogenic and medicinal properties. The book explores the historical use of datura in various cultures around the world, including ancient Greece, India, and South America. It also discusses the toxic effects of datura and the dangers associated with its use. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of datura plants, as well as the potential dangers of their use.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120274605
• ISBN13: 9781120274601
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"