The Poisoner's Handbook
Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York
by Deborah Blum
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Crime, True Crime, and Science.
Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trai...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Crime, True Crime, and Science.
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“Some sciency books I always recommend for nonscientists & scientists: The Poisoner's Handbook by @deborahblum Blood Work by @history_geek”
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