Pharmacy and Drug Lore in Antiquity

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'Happily, some of [John Scarborough's] most important publications are collectively reprinted in Pharmacy and Drug Lore in Antiquity, a tome that all who have a serious interest in herbs historically and even presently should have on their bookshelves and in their brain's database... Because of the diversity of wide-ranging studies, it is difficult to convey the importance of John Scarborough to the history of drugs. The salient point is that Scarborough's meticulous attention to detail, combined with a thorough command of ancient languages, mastery of biographical data, and lively, charming writing style, deserve the attention of all people who are interested in herbal medicine.' HerbalGram 'This book is not only a valuable reference, but a model of scholarship.' Social History of Medicine 'Taken together, these essays document an extensive, variegated, and evolving knowledge of drugs in both the medical writings and popular beliefs and practices of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine antiquity. Scholars will find in them a valuable resource, enhanced by an index that enables study of single topics across the separately paginated chapters. They should also appeal to anyone with a serious interest in the long and multifaceted human experience with drugs.' Bulletin for the History of Chemistry 'The wide scope and the range of approaches adopted are the key strength of the book which is well researched and written...' Social History of Medicine