Mescaline
A Global History of the First Psychedelic
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Narrated by:
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Paul Brion
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Mike Jay
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A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity
Mescaline became a popular sensation in the mid-20th century through Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, after which the word "psychedelic" was coined to describe it. Its story, however, extends deep into prehistory: The earliest Andean cultures depicted mescaline-containing cacti in their temples.
Mescaline was isolated in 1897 from the peyote cactus, first encountered by Europeans during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. During the 20th century, it was used by psychologists investigating the secrets of consciousness, spiritual seekers from Aleister Crowley to the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, artists exploring the creative process, and psychiatrists looking to cure schizophrenia. Meanwhile, peyote played a vital role in preserving and shaping Native American identity. Drawing on botany, pharmacology, ethnography, and the mind sciences and examining the mescaline experiences of figures from William James to Walter Benjamin to Hunter S. Thompson, this is an enthralling narrative of mescaline's many lives.
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- CD Parkinson
- 04-09-2021
Surprisingly Good
This book is better than I expected. It is well researched, well written, and, in general, objective. It covers the history of mescaline containing plants, synthesised mescaline, and derivates surprisingly comprehensively, from prehistory to the present. It explores a variety of perspectives both indigenous and western, scientific and spiritual, and is a treasure trove of unique stories about the individuals who have interacted with this substance. For anyone interested in the history of mescaline's cultural impact, I cannot suggest this book highly enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-03-2020
A decent historical overview
Without going into serious detail, this book gives an interesting depiction of the mysterious substance.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-10-2021
Thorough overview of the history and culture of mescaline
A thorough look into the history and culture of mescaline. The books primary focus is on Native American use of the Peyote as well as early explorers and cyconaughts
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