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"Achewood," like wormwood, was used by antebellum
slaves in the production of "achewater," a long-
since outmoded and outlawed Southern beverage.

Drinkers of achewater experienced hallucinations
and euphoria, but the after-effects of the liquor
produced a deep and lasting melancholy (hence its name).

Modern science has confirmed that achewood oil, the
active ingredient in achewater, is a powerful depressant
which causes irreversible neurological damage.

Achewater is generally thought to have inspired
many Southern folk songs and fables, such as "The
Story of Poor John Ritch," "Sullivan's Bear and
Dried Bird" and "I'm Following a Little Round Lord."

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62 Achewood Court group self portrait, October 2001

Mr. Bear portrait, October 2001

Lyle portrait, October 2001

Téodor portrait, October 2001

Philippe portrait, October 2001

Chris portrait, October 2001

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