02282cam a22003133u 4500 43840 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel), 1862-1943 Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-28 Produced by Chris Curnow, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries" by C. J. S. Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the history of poisons and their usage, encompassing a range of topics from natural toxicology to infamous poisoning cases throughout the ages. Thompson, an eminent toxicologist, weaves together factual accounts and romantic tales, creating a captivating exploration of human curiosity surrounding poisons and their lethal applications. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ancient practices of poisoning, tracing back to primitive man who sought revenge through toxic substances. It illustrates how various cultures have employed poison for both medicinal and malevolent purposes, detailing the methods used by early peoples—from African tribes to the ancient Greeks—along with legendary figures like Medea and Circe who utilized poisons in their mythological narratives. This initial chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of the dichotomy of poisons in antiquity, blending historical facts with the intrigue of romance and supernatural elements that surround these deadly substances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poisoners Poisoning https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43840 84679 84679