Drugging a Nation

The Opium Wars of the 19th century were a dark chapter in Chinese history, and their effects are still felt today. In this powerful book, Samuel Merwin chronicles his investigation into the opium trade during a trip to China in the early 20th century. His insights into the social and economic impact of opium addiction offer a sobering reminder of the dangers of drug use and the importance of global health initiatives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.