The Elements of Murder
Download or Read eBook The Elements of Murder PDF written by John Emsley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-07-13 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John Emsley |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 433 |
Release | : 2006-07-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780192806000 |
ISBN-13 | : 0192806009 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Elements of Murder by : John Emsley
Book excerpt: A fascinating account of the five most toxic elements describes the lethal chemical properties of arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium, as well as their use in some of the most famous murder cases in history, with profiles of such deadly poisoners as Mary Ann Cotton, Michael Swango, and Saddam Hussein and a look at modern-day environmental catastrophes.