In this passionate and incisive pamphlet, William Tait makes a compelling case against the opium trade and the ways in which it harms both individuals and communities. Drawing on his experience as a physician and social activist, Tait offers a searing critique of the forces that drive the opium trade and a call to action for all those who seek to build a more just and humane world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.