Poisons And Poisoners: With Historical Accounts Of Some Famous Mysteries In Ancient And Modern Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163181683)

""Poisons And Poisoners: With Historical Accounts Of Some Famous Mysteries In Ancient And Modern Times"" by C. J. S. Thompson is a comprehensive book that explores the history and science of poisons and poisoning. The book delves into the different types of poisons, their effects on the human body, and the methods used to detect them. It also provides fascinating accounts of some of the most infamous poisonings in history, including those of Cleopatra, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Rasputin. The author also discusses the role of poison in literature and popular culture. This book is an intriguing read for anyone interested in the dark side of human nature and the science of poisons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. J. S. Thompson
ISBN-10: 1163181684
ISBN-13: 9781163181683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d