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Poison: An Illustrated History

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Discover the secret history of poison and how it shapes our world.From Cleopatra to Mary Ann Cotton, from cone snails to cocaine, this lavishly illustrated book will take you on a fascinating journey through the mysterious world of potions, magical herbs, and psychoactive preparations-substances at once alluring and terrifying. Poison captures them in all their complexity, describing the many roles they have played in history and culture, science and religion, medicine and murder.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lyons Press

Release: April 01, 2011

ISBN: 0762770562

ISBN 13: 9780762770564

Poison: An Illustrated History

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Discover the secret history of poison and how it shapes our world.From Cleopatra to Mary Ann Cotton, from cone snails to cocaine, this lavishly illustrated book will take you on a fascinating journey through the mysterious world of potions, magical herbs, and psychoactive preparations-substances at once alluring and terrifying. Poison captures them in all their complexity, describing the many roles they have played in history and culture, science and religion, medicine and murder.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lyons Press

Release: April 01, 2011

ISBN: 0762770562

ISBN 13: 9780762770564

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