CONFESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH OPIUM-EATER (and) LITERARY REMINISCENCES.
by De Quincey, Thomas 1785-1859
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- Hardcover
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- Seller
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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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
- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994) (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBCON105379
- Title
- CONFESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH OPIUM-EATER (and) LITERARY REMINISCENCES.
- Author
- De Quincey, Thomas 1785-1859
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York: D. Appleton, 1900.
- Bookseller catalogs
- English Literature;
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
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