Treatise on Poisons In relation to medical jurisprudence, physiology, and the practice of physic

This mid‑century volume offers a systematic look at toxicology as it was understood in the 1840s, linking the science of poisons with legal investigation and everyday medical practice. The author draws on recent European research to explain how poisons act within the body, how they can be detected, and what signs distinguish true poisoning from natural disease. Readers get a clear overview of the physiological mechanisms, the role of symptoms, and the moral clues that help courts decide intent.

The work then moves into a detailed catalogue of individual substances, from common mineral acids and alkalis to heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and antimony. Each chapter describes the characteristic symptoms, the forensic evidence—both chemical and moral—and the recommended remedies used by physicians of the day. By combining practical case notes with experimental observations, the treatise serves both as a reference for medical students and a historical glimpse into how 19th‑century courts approached poisoning cases.