Book
The poisoner's handbook : murder and the birth of forensic medicine in Jazz Age New York / Deborah Blum.
The untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. A pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end an era when untraceable poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780143118824 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 014311882X (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 319 p. ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: 2010. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue : The poison game -- Chloroform (CHCl₃) -- Wood alcohol (CH₃OH) -- Cyanides (HCN, KCN, NaCN) -- Arsenic (As) -- Mercury (Hg) -- Carbon monoxide (CO), part 1 -- Methyl alcohol (CH₃OH) -- Radium (Ra) -- Ethyl alcohol (C₂H₅OH) -- Carbon monoxide (CO), part 2 -- Thallium (Ti) -- Epilogue : The surest poison. |
Search for related items by subject
More Options
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6555 .U62 N373 2011 | 30543785 | General Collection | Available | - |