1893: Consciousness under the influence of cannabis indica
“The drug finally produced faint illusions, chiefly ceiling as decorated with colored designs, and finally sleep.”
1857: The Hasheesh Eater
Excerpt from one of the earliest published book-length accounts of cannabis intoxication.
1882: William James on Nitrous Oxide
The psychologist William James takes a high dose of nitrous oxide and thinks about Hegel. A fascinating and hilarious early foray into the “trip report” genre.