Peru: History of Coca, the divine plant of the Incas

J. H. Vail & Company, New York, 1901. - 576 p. Голден Мортимер У. Перу: История Коки, священного растения инков (на англ. яз.). Качество страниц - хорошее. Contents. An Introduction to the History of Coca. The Story of the Incans. The Rites and Acts of the Incans. The Conquest of the Incans. The Physical Aspect of Peru. The History of Coca. The Present Indians of Peru. The Botany of Coca. In the Coca Region of Peru. The Products of the Coca Leaf. The Production of Alkaloids in Plants. Influence of Coca upon Muscular Energy. Action of Coca upon the Nervous System. The Physiological Actions of Coca. Adaptation of Coca to Voice Production. The Dietetic Influence of Coca. Appendix. Physiological Action of Coca. Therapeutic Application of Coca. Food Uses of Coca. Preparations of Coca used. List of Correspondences.