Did you know these facts about hemp? It has been in cultivation for over 10,000 years; is the world s strongest natural fiber; was grown by George Washington & Thomas Jefferson; was the main cash crop of New France, mandated by King Louis XIV; & is now used for insulation, clothing, fuel, & even cosmetics. Hemp rope was even used in rigging a man-o-war weighing 60 tons. This book reveals the surprising details of these & many more fascinating facts. It explores hemp s history & examines its future as a renewable & profitable resource. It also covers how hemp s cousin, cannabis sativa, is used as an effective medical therapy for a variety of diseases including multiple sclerosis, glaucoma & cancer. Illustrations.
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Takes on the controversial topic of its (and marijuana's) decriminalization... educational and compelling. (E - The Environmental Magazine 20040501)
Show[s] how important a resource hemp can be if used in a constructive manner... Dispels many tales and rumors. (Wayne Thompson Entertainment Today ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Show[s] how important a resource hemp can be if used in a constructive manner... Dispels many tales and rumors. (Wayne Thompson Entertainment Today ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Mark Bourrie is a veteran journalist and author of six books including a best-selling collection of Great Lakes shipwreck stories.
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In a topic filled with insanity, exaggeration and political debunking, this book provides a sober, well-researched overview of the benefits of hemp. It keeps its subject tightly focused within 160 pages, providing factual arguments for hemp's use as a source of textiles, building materials, food (lots of protein, vitamins and minerals), paper and fuel. It also seems to suggest support for legalizing its sibling, which the ignoramuses of the world mistake for hemp. (I, too, advocate legalizing marijuana.) Otherwise, why would the author include a chapter on growing your own indoors, as well as a list of web sites that overtly cater to the marijuana sub-(counter)-culture. Thankfully, the author handles this topic in a calm, sane manner by weaving it nicely into the main thesis of the book.
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An excellent book, full of life and very well-written,
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This review is from: Hemp: A Short History of the Most Misunderstood Plant and Its Uses and Abuses (Paperback)
Maybe the anonymous poster above mixed up his books, but I thought this was the best book on hemp I have ever seen. The history section was clearly written and concise. the ueses of hemp section was extremely well written and a real eye-opener. I will look for more books by thie very talented author.
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This is an excellent book,
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It is obviously a labor of love. The writing is great, the information is compelling. A truly worthwhile read.
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