Poisons, Their Effects and Detection / A Manual for the Use of Analytical Chemists and Experts

The text traces the history of poison knowledge and sets out the physiological effects of numerous inorganic and organic toxicants, with attention to symptoms and post-mortem appearances. It supplies practical, tested analytical methods, apparatus descriptions, tables, and illustrations for detecting and identifying poisons in liquids and tissues. Medico-legal guidance explains forensic procedures, evidence interpretation, and relevant legislation, while revised analytical sections discard unreliable techniques and introduce improved processes. Appendices and charts provide quick reference for practitioners and analysts.