An Essay on the Effects of Opium. Considered as a Poison

In "An Essay on the Effects of Opium. Considered as a Poison," John Awsiter delves into the complex and often perilous relationship between humanity and opium, a substance that has straddled the line between medicinal boon and destructive poison. Employing a methodical argument bolstered by empirical observations, Awsiter navigates the literary landscape of the early 19th century, intertwining med...