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Peyote: The Divine Cactus Hardcover – October 1, 1996

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Dry whiskey, Divine herb, Devil’s root, Medicine of God, Peyote: for some people, to use it is to hear colors and see sounds. For many Native Americans, it brings an ability to reach out of their physical lives, to communicate with the spirits, and to become complete. For chemists, pharmacologists, and psychiatrists, the plant is fascinating in its complexity and in the ways its chemicals work upon the human mind.What is it in peyote that causes such unusual effects? Can modern medical science learn anything from Native Americans’ use of peyote in curing a wide variety of ailments? What is the Native American Church, and how do its members use peyote? Does anyone have the legal right to use drugs or controlled substances in religious ceremonies?Within this volume are answers to these and dozens of other questions surrounding the controversial and remarkable cactus. Greatly expanded and brought up-to-date from the 1980 edition, these pages describe peyote ceremonies and the users’ experiences, and also cover the many scientific and legal aspects of using the plant. Well written, informative, comprehensive, and enlightening, the book will be welcomed by counselors, anthropologists, historians, physicians, chemists, lawyers, and observers of the contemporary drug scene, as well as by interested general readers.

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272 pages
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English
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University of Arizona Press
Publication date

October 1, 1996
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6 x 11 x 9 inches
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0816516537
ISBN-13

978-0816516537
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"Drugs have had an extraordinary impact on contemporary life in this country. . . . No other social problem has generated so much debate and controversy. No other area of public policy formulation is so riddled with half-truths and false information. Edward Anderson’s book fills a gap that needed to be filled."Journal of Psychoactive Drugs"This book will certainly contribute to a better understanding and respect for this substance."Drug Survival News"Especially admirable [are] its relatively objective tone and the breadth of its learning. . . . a tour de force of interdisciplinary scholarship."Arizona and the West"Each chapter is extremely informative and enlightening. . . . [The book exhibits] deep sensitivity and understanding . . . for the plight of the Mexican and American Indians in their desire to use peyote in the face of the white man’s prohibitions against it."Street Pharmacologist"

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Now Senior Research Botanist at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Edward F. Anderson was on the faculty of Whitman College for thirty years.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Arizona Press; Second edition (October 1, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0816516537
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0816516537
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 11 x 9 inches

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- #1,831 in History of Ethnic & Tribal Religions
- #11,785 in Native American Demographic Studies
- #26,054 in Native American History (Books)

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FDH

Best book in this subject

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020

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I have a half dozen books on this subject and this one is by far the best written and most informative

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Lee

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I would of given this a 5 star rating but , as with all of the books I enjoy , It ended too soon . It gives a good overview of the cactui's history to present times . It's use by the Native American Church Is presented well , the author having attended . He does an understandable account of the plant and its chemistry . I have only high school Chem classes and was able to follow . Enjoyed the book and recomend it . Lee .

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meatloph

A must have work, for the anthropologist, botonist and enthusiast of Lophophoras and their rich history and mystique.

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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Edward Anderson is regarded as one of the premier authorities on the subject and one of the first to present a thorough treatment of the chemistry, culture and botany of this most mystical of cacti.

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Brian Atchley

Very Informative Reading

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2012

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Reads like a text book. Covers everything you could possibly want to know about Father Peyote. From its origins in Mexico to its use in the U.S., from ceremonies to experience and medicinal use. It even covers pharmacoligical, chemistry and botanical aspects as well as legal history. This book will remain in my collection indefinately.

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Jess

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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018

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Terribly boring. reads like it was translated from a different language so it made it annoying to read. Got to the seventh page and I'm returning it. Has a couple pictures
That are black and white that are super blurry. It did get here on time.

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Roxanne

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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023

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Reads like a school text book. Had to return.

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2008

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This book if very informative. It covers everything about the Peyote cactus. biology, propogation, history etc. A must have for anyone interested in this species of cacti.

The book arived in a timely matter and was in great condition.

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Bill Gallagher

Best So Far

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2012

Over the past week or so, I read or skimmed a bunch of books on Peyote. This one was the best. It covers a wide range of issues: from user's experiences to history to plant attributes and qualities. Peyote is an amazing plant. In fact, as you read more, it's hard not to think of it as a divine plant (well, I suppose all plants and beings have spirit, at least from a peyoteist perspective, but this one is especially soulful). It's very worthy of further study. The only downside to this book, is (as one would expect from a university press) a bit on the academic side. Some of it is a bit on the dry side; still the best book on the topic I came across. So anyone interested in peyote should start here.

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James R Crombleholme

Drugs use

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2012

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This book is good but deals to much on drugs I was hoping it was going to put more info on the plants It is difficult to recommend to a friend that wants info only on lophophora.

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Peter

tedious detail as boring and repetitive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2014

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I have been growing peyote from seed for many years - but found the description of peyote ceremonies in such slow, tedious detail as boring and repetitive.

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