{"product_id":"human-history-on-drugs-an-utterly-scandalous-but-entirely-truthful-look-at-history-under-the-influence-paperback","title":"Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous But Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSam Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lively, hilarious, and entirely truthful look at the druggie side of history's most famous figures, including Shakespeare, George Washington, the Beatles, and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHuman History on Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistory is rife with drug use and drug users, and \u003ci\u003eHuman History on Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e takes us through those highs (pun intended) and lows on a witty and entertaining ride that uncovers their mind-boggling impact on our past.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003ci\u003eHuman History on Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51888710156576,"sku":"9780593476048","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/iIojfvZFs99780593476048.webp?v=1781920922","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/human-history-on-drugs-an-utterly-scandalous-but-entirely-truthful-look-at-history-under-the-influence-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}