Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence - Paperback

Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence - Paperback

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Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence - Paperback

Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence - Paperback

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by Sam Kelly (Author)

A lively, hilarious, and entirely truthful look at the druggie side of history's most famous figures, including Shakespeare, George Washington, the Beatles, and more

Did you know that Alexander the Great was a sloppy drunk and William Shakespeare was a stoner? Or how about the fact that Steve Jobs believed taking LSD helped him create the Apple computer, or that Sigmund Freud loved cocaine so much he took it all the time and prescribed it to his patients?

In Human History on Drugs, Sam Kelly introduces us to the history our teachers never told us, offering up irreverent and insightful commentary as he sheds light on some truly bizarre aspects of the historical characters we only thought we knew. With chapters spanning from Ancient Greece ("The Oracle of Delphi Was Huffing Fumes") to modern times ("Carl Sagan Got Astronomically High"), Kelly's research covers all manner of eras, places, and, of course, drugs.

History is rife with drug use and drug users, and Human History on Drugs takes us through those highs (pun intended) and lows on a witty and entertaining ride that uncovers their mind-boggling impact on our past.

Author Biography

Sam Kelly, a history grad from Stanford University, is on the autism spectrum and his interest and passion for history has become an almost physical compulsion. He loves to dig up forgotten and weird stories from the past and spends hours uncovering every last stubborn detail. As a deep believer that history can be as exciting as any Marvel movie, Sam aims to--whether on TikTok or through a book--make history both engaging and accessible to all. Human History on Drugs is his first book.

Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 1.2 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: July 08, 2025

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