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by James Alfred Wanklyn (Author)
""Arsenic"" is a book written by James Alfred Wanklyn, first published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of arsenic and its various forms, including its chemical properties, its effects on the human body, and its historical uses. The author explores the sources of arsenic, including natural deposits and industrial processes, and examines the methods used to detect and measure arsenic in various substances. The book also covers the toxicology of arsenic, including its effects on different organs and systems in the body, as well as its potential use as a poison. Wanklyn provides numerous case studies of arsenic poisoning throughout history, including famous cases such as the poisoning of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is a valuable resource for chemists, toxicologists, and historians interested in the history of poisons and their effects on human health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
