The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross by John Allegro Published by Bantam Books 1971 Mass Market Paperback

The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross by John Allegro
Published by Bantam Books
Year: 1971 
Mass Market Paperback 

At the time the book was controversial, stating the link between religion and ceremonial and spiritual practices with mushrooms and other plants. The use of fertility rituals and visionary quests the book was was argued by religious figures and other moral majority type figures in the media. The backlash caused the book to be more popular and "In November 2009 The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross was reprinted in a 40th anniversary edition with a 30-page addendum"

"The book has been described as "notorious" and as "one of the strangest books ever published on the subject of religion and pharmacology". There was a media frenzy when it was published in 1970. This caused the publisher to apologize for issuing it and forced Allegro's resignation from his university position."

Condition: Light  wear and soil to the cover and back. A small edge chip on the bottom edge. The spine is slightly cocked. No damage to the pages and the binding is tight and secure. Please see the images for more details.

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