King of poisons
Subtitle: a history of arsenic
By: John Parascandola
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Potomac Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9781597977036; 9781597978095
Subjects: Therapeutic use; History of Medicine; Arsenic Poisoning; Arsenic; History
Description: "For centuries, arsenic's image as a poison has been inextricably tied to images of foul play. In King of Poisons, John Parascandola examines the surprising history of this deadly element... From murder to crime fiction, from industrial toxin to chemical warfare, arsenic remains a powerful force in modern life."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: King of poisons : arsenic and murder; title: Poison in the plot : arsenic in fiction; title: Hazards on the job : arsenic in the workplace; title: The ubiquitous element : arsenic in the environment; title: What kills can cure : arsenic in medicine.