03296nam 2200817Ia 450 991081223520332120200520144314.00-19-191641-20-19-100490-10-19-151735-697866122684100-19-280600-91-282-26841-41-280-76289-697866107628971-4356-0532-2(CKB)1000000000412843(EBL)422563(OCoLC)476258021(SSID)ssj0000145374(PQKBManifestationID)11148280(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000145374(PQKBWorkID)10157175(PQKB)10831864(SSID)ssj0000346522(PQKBManifestationID)12090902(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000346522(PQKBWorkID)10328294(PQKB)11302265(MiAaPQ)EBC422563(MiAaPQ)EBC5745726(StDuBDS)EDZ0002337498(Au-PeEL)EBL422563(CaPaEBR)ebr10271377(CaONFJC)MIL76289(OCoLC)57380570(FINmELB)ELB162571(EXLCZ)99100000000041284320041210d2005 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe elements of murder /John Emsley1st ed.Oxford ;New York Oxford University Press20051 online resource (436 p.)Oxford scholarship onlinePreviously issued in print: 2005.0-19-280599-1 Includes bibliographical references (p. [397]-403) and index.Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The poisonous elements of alchemy; MERCURY; ARSENIC; ANTIMONY; LEAD; THALLIUM; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography; Index;Mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead, and thallium can be lethal, as many a poisoner knew too well. Emsley explores the gruesome history of these elements and those who have succumbed to them in a fascinating narrative that weaves together stories of true crime, enduring historical mysteries, tragic accidents, and the science behind it all. The colourful cast includes ancient alchemists, kings, leaders, a pope, several great musicians, and a motley crew of murderers. Among the intriguing accounts is that of the 17th century poet Sir Thomas Overbury, who survived four attempts to poison him with mercury but died when given the poison in enema form - under whose direction remains uncertain. Here, too, is detailed the celebrated case of Florence Maybrick, convicted of poisoning her violent husband James with arsenic, but widely believed at the time to be innocent. The question of her guilt is still disputed.Oxford scholarship online.PoisoningPoisonsToxicologyPoisoning.Poisons.Toxicology.615.9615.909Emsley John65919MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910812235203321The elements of murder4066159UNINA