On poisoning by strychnia : with comments on the medical evidence given at the trial of William Palmer for the murder of John Parsons Cook /

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Author / Creator:Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880.
Imprint:London : Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts, 1856.
Description:1 online resource (152 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Making of modern law: Trials, 1600-1926.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8399170
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Varying Form of Title:Trial of William Palmer for the murder of John Parsons Cook
Poisoning by strychnia
Other authors / contributors:Palmer, William, 1824-1856.
Notes:Title from PDF title page (LLMC Digital, viewed on Apr. 25, 2011).
Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:Includes information on how the substance was used by notorious murderer Dr. William Palmer, this volume discusses the physiological effects of being poisoned by strychnia. Strychnia, or strychnine, is a highly toxic substance used in pesticides today. Causing death through asphyxia, the poison is commonly found in the Strychnos nuxvomica tree's seeds.
Other form:Print version: Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880. On poisoning by strychnia. London : Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts, 1856