Hemp : a short history of the most misunderstood plant and its uses and abuses / Mark Bourrie.

Did you know: hemp has been in cultivation for over 10,000 years? It is the worlds strongest natural fiber? It was grown by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson? That it was the main cash crop of New France, mandated by Louis XIV? This hemp rope was used in rigging a man-o-war weighing 60 tons? That it is now used for insulation, clothing, fuel, and even cosmetics? This boo reveals the surprising details of these and many more fascinating facts. It explores hemp's history and examines its future as a renewable and 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 and cancer.