A Brief History of Poisons: From Hemlock to Botox and the Killer Bean Calabar — Peter Macinnis
A Brief History of Poisons: From Hemlock to Botox and the Killer Bean Calabar — Peter Macinnis
Author: Peter Macinnis
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing / Arcade Publishing
Format: Paperback
Edition: 2011 edition. Originally published as Poisons.
ISBN: 978-1-62153-257-6
Condition: Second-hand. Paperback with light shelf wear, minor marks and gentle handling wear. Binding appears intact from photos. Please see photos for the exact copy available.
A lively and accessible history of poisons, from ancient toxins and famous poisonings to modern chemicals, cosmetics, medicine, warfare and everyday dangers. Peter Macinnis explores poisonous plants, deadly substances, historical murders, accidental deaths, scientific discoveries and the strange role poisons have played in human culture.
Covering substances such as hemlock, cyanide, strychnine, Botox, ricin and Sarin gas, this book mixes science, history and dark curiosity. It is a good pick for readers interested in toxicology, medical history, true crime, strange facts, dangerous plants and the unsettling overlap between poison, cure and dose.