Emsley, John, 1938-

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July 25, 2005

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John Emsley, Poison and 'The Elements of Murder'

In his new book The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison, chemist John Emsley chronicles cases of accidental and intentional use of lethal substances throughout the ages. Some say Beethoven and Mozart were poisoned to death.

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