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The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison
The Elements of Murder A History of Poison
Author: John Emsley
Was Napoleon killed by the arsenic in his wallpaper? How did Rasputin survive cyanide poisoning? Which chemicals in our environment pose the biggest threat to our health today? — In The Elements of Murder, John Emsley offers a fascinating account of five of the most toxic elements -- arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium -- desc...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780192805997
ISBN-10: 0192805991
Publication Date: 5/26/2005
Pages: 421
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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There is a lot of interesting history that Emsley has compiled here, but this needed a second run through the editor's office. The grammar in this is so poor it makes it very hard to read and even harder to enjoy. Also, the organization is half-arsed at best. I was very, very disappointed with this - so much potential, and such a huge let-down after Elmsley's other book "The 13th Element".

Two stars in stead of one, because what I was able to flesh out before giving up was pretty entertaining.


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