Botanical Curses and Poisons

Poison has caused some of history’s most dramatic deaths–yet a fine line separates healing from killing: the difference lies in the dosage! Folklorist Fez Inkwright returns to the archives to reveal fascinating stories behind a variety of lethal plants,witching herbsand funghi. Going from A to Zshe covers everything from apple to oleanderbeautifully illustrating each plant herself. This enthralling treasury is packed with insight and lore on the mysteries of everyday flora.