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The Poisoner's Handbook

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York

Deborah Blum

Delve into the hazardous world of poison and crime in Jazz Age New York City with The Poisoner's Handbook. Follow the groundbreaking work of forensic scientists Charles Norris and Alexander Gettler as they investigate and solve countless cases involving lethal substances. But it's not just murderers that pose a threat, as toxins can be found everywhere in modern life. This captivating true crime tale is equal parts history, science, and suspense.
Publish Date
2010-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
2010-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.01
ISBN
9780143118824
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2015-04-05T13:44:30.000Z
Some sciency books I always recommend for non-scientists & scientists: The Poisoner's Handbook by @deborahblum Blood Work by @history_geek      source