Beyond the Hasheesh Eater: Introduction Exhibit Panel
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Fitz Hugh Ludlow (1836-1870) is best known to the Union College community for
penning our Alma Mater, the Ode to Old Union. But shortly after graduation he
became famous (and infamous) for writing the best-seller, The Hasheesh Eater. He
then proceeded to lead a colorful adult life as a New York City Bohemian, writer and
adventurer, before that life was sadly cut short by tuberculosis.
