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Title: Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries" by C. J. S. Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the history of poisons and their usage, encompassing a range of topics from natural toxicology to infamous poisoning cases throughout the ages. Thompson, an eminent toxicologist, weaves together factual accounts and romantic tales, creating a captivating exploration of human curiosity surrounding poisons and their lethal applications. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ancient practices of poisoning, tracing back to primitive man who sought revenge through toxic substances. It illustrates how various cultures have employed poison for both medicinal and malevolent purposes, detailing the methods used by early peoples—from African tribes to the ancient Greeks—along with legendary figures like Medea and Circe who utilized poisons in their mythological narratives. This initial chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of the dichotomy of poisons in antiquity, blending historical facts with the intrigue of romance and supernatural elements that surround these deadly substances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel), 1862-1943
EBook No.: 43840
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Poisoners
Subject: Poisoning
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries" by C. J. S. Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the history of poisons and their usage, encompassing a range of topics from natural toxicology to infamous poisoning cases throughout the ages. Thompson, an eminent toxicologist, weaves together factual accounts and romantic tales, creating a captivating exploration of human curiosity surrounding poisons and their lethal applications. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ancient practices of poisoning, tracing back to primitive man who sought revenge through toxic substances. It illustrates how various cultures have employed poison for both medicinal and malevolent purposes, detailing the methods used by early peoples—from African tribes to the ancient Greeks—along with legendary figures like Medea and Circe who utilized poisons in their mythological narratives. This initial chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of the dichotomy of poisons in antiquity, blending historical facts with the intrigue of romance and supernatural elements that surround these deadly substances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel), 1862-1943
EBook No.: 43840
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Poisoners
Subject: Poisoning
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.