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100 1 _aThompson, C. J. S.
_q(Charles John Samuel),
_d1862-1943
245 1 0 _aPoison Romance and Poison Mysteries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-28
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoisoners
653 _aPoisoning
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43840
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