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Poison: A History is the fascinating story of this dark, deadly, and most secretive of arts, chronicling more than two millennia of famous and infamous poisonings.
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ISBN-13: | 9780785835882 |
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Publisher: | Book Sales Chartwell |
Publication date: | 11/16/2018 |
Pages: | 192 |
Sales rank: | 60,306 |
Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.70(d) |
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