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Poison Mysteries in History, Romance and Crime
Poison Mysteries in History Romance and Crime Author:C. J. S. Thompson 1924. A comprehensive history, full of delightful anecdotes, of the types, uses, and abuses of poison. Illustrated with photographs. Sample contents: Poisons used by ancient and primitive races; Superstitions connected with poisonous plants; Some classical poisons and their histories; The Italian school of poisoners; The mystery of Amy Robsar... more »t's death; Poisons in fiction; and poison mysteries, which are details of 23 criminal poisonings.« less