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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

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Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

by Dequincey, Thomas; edited by George A. Wauchope

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D. C. Heath. Good with no dust jacket. 1898. Hardcover. Binding is tight, pages are discolored from age, covers still attractive though there is some soiling. Book is slightly shelf-cocked; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Synopsis

Confessions of an English Opium-eater is an autobiographical account written by Thomas de Quincey about his addiction to laudanum - a combination of opium and alcohol - and its effects. He first had it published anonymously in the London Magazine in 1821, but it was released as a book the following year.

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Bookseller
Hammonds Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
120433
Title
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
Author
Dequincey, Thomas; edited by George A. Wauchope
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good with no dust jacket
Publisher
D. C. Heath
Date Published
1898

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