Der König von Nepal: Abenteuerliche Schmugglergeschichten vom Dach der Welt – Joseph R. Pietri

Der König von Nepal is a captivating German‑language memoir that transports readers to the wild days of the 1970s hashish trade. Written by Joseph R. Pietri, this book recounts his remarkable journey as a young hippie and hashish dealer who travelled to Nepal in pursuit of the world’s finest hashish. What follows is a collection of adventurous smuggling stories from the roof of the world – a first‑hand account of the underground cannabis trade at a time when the plant was still at the heart of counterculture.

Pietri’s narrative is both thrilling and reflective, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of international smuggling, cultural encounters, and the pursuit of freedom. The book is filled with tales of narrow escapes, exotic landscapes, and the colourful characters who inhabited the hashish trail. Published by Nachtschatten Verlag, this paperback is essential reading for anyone fascinated by cannabis history, counterculture adventures, or the untold stories behind the global hashish trade.