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Reports of Trials for Murder by Poisoning; / by Prussic Acid, Strychnia, Antimony, Arsenic, and Aconita. Including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used cover

Reports of Trials for Murder by Poisoning; / by Prussic Acid, Strychnia, Antimony, Arsenic, and Aconita. Including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used

By G. Lathom Browne
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The volume collects detailed reports of selected trials for murder by poisoning, presenting testimony, legal argument abstracts, and chemical analyses. It pairs medico-legal evidence with a chemical introduction and experimental notes that clarify disputed expert testimony, and organizes witnesses by their contribution, separating scientific from moral testimony. Essays explain the properties, detection methods, and practical dangers of various poisons and comment on regulatory shortcomings and risks from patent remedies and household substances. The editors generally refrain from judging verdicts, aiming to present evidence so readers in medicine, law, and forensic science can form their own conclusions.

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G. Lathom Browne

G. Lathom Browne was a notable figure in the field of forensic science and legal literature during the 19th century. He is best known for his work "Reports of Trials for Murder by Poisoning," which provides detailed accounts of infamous poisoning cases, including those of Tawell and W. Palmer. Browne's writing combines legal analysis with chemical insights, making significant contributions to the understanding of toxicology in the context of criminal law. His work remains a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of law, medicine, and morality.

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