The Book of PoisonsA unique and illuminating exploration of the origins, uses, and misuses of the world's most deadly poisons, highlighted and documented with vivid and factual case histories. |
Contents
THE NATURE OF POISON | 3 |
The convulsivant poison of water hemlock Meadow | 25 |
DEADLY PLANT POISONS OF THE WORLD | 55 |
Copyright | |
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