'The Poisoner's Handbook: murder and the birth of forensic medicine in jazz age New York," by D. Blum, 2010.

[Timeflyer]

The Poisoner's Handbook, by Deborah Blum, published 2010. "Deborah Blum, writing with the high style and skill for suspense that is characteristic of the very best mystery fiction, shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner's Handbook Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end an era when untraceable poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime." (Goodreads)

PBS series "The American Experience" did a 2014 program based on the book.

Government regulations are under attack, and the agencies that safeguard the well-being of US citizens are being threatened by Musk and his Douche Department, so it's time for a reminder about life before the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, 19) and its predecessor, the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act. It's just one of the agencies that protects citizens from unregulated capitalism.

[txwhitedove]

1. Thanks. This is a very popular book in our library system, and now on my list.

[JohnSJ]

2. Excellent book.