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1 online resource (158 pages). |
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History of Poison anthology |
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History of Poison anthology.
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BiblioBoard Core module.
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Original document: Book. |
| Summary |
Including information on how the substance was used by notorious murderer Dr. William Palmer, this volume discusses the physiological effects of being poisoned by strychnia. Strychnia, or strychnine, is a highly toxic substance used in pesticides today. Causing death through asphyxia, the poison is commonly found in the Strychnos nuxvomica tree's seeds. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
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Poisons.
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Strychnine.
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