King of Poisons : a History of Arsenic.

Parascandola, John, 1941-

King of Poisons : a History of Arsenic. - Dulles : Potomac Books Incorporated, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (208 pages)

Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 King of Poisons: Arsenic and Murder; 2 Poison in the Plot: Arsenic in Fiction; 3 Hazards on the Job: Arsenic in the Workplace; 4 The Ubiquitous Element: Arsenic in the Environment; 5 What Kills Can Cure: Arsenic in Medicine; Suggested Further Readings; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Y; Z; About the Author.

Murder--and chemical warfare--most foul.



9781597978095


Arsenic--Toxicology.
Arsenic--History.
Medicine--History.
Arsenic Poisoning--history
Arsenic--therapeutic use
History of Medicine


Electronic Books.

QV294 / .K564 2012