 ... (1865), the ancient Greeks were apparently familiar with a substance the physiological action of which is similar to that of nitrobenzene. He states as follows: It is said that Thrasyas, the father of botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs,...  American Journal of Pharmacy - Page 5271863Full view - About this book
 | 1863 - 594 pages
...Aniline as Poisons. — Dr. Letheby contributes an important essay on nitrobenzole. He remarks that it is on record that Thrasyas, the father of botany,...The writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian, and Liyy are full of instances of what seem to be this kind of slow and occult poisoning. In fact, until... | |
 | Royal Society (Great Britain) - 1863 - 838 pages
...Medical College of the London Hospital. Communicated by Dr. SHARPEY, Sec. RS Received April 23, 1863. It is on record that Thrasyas, the father of Botany,...The writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian, and Li w are full of instances of what seem to be this kind of slow and occult poisoning. In fact, until... | |
 | New York State College of Agriculture - 1920 - 1268 pages
...botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs, that he knew how to compound a poison which would kill by a lingering illness. Theophrastus speaks of...months, or even at the end of a year or two years; and the writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian and Livy are full of instances of what seem to be... | |
 | Wallace Larkin Chandler - 1919 - 80 pages
...botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs, that he knew how to compound a poison which would kill by a lingering illness. Theophrastus speaks of...months, or even at the end of a year or two years; and the writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian and Livy are full of instances of what seem to be... | |
 | New York (State). Legislature - 1920 - 1336 pages
...botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs, that he knew how to compound a poison which would kill by a lingering illness. Theophrastus speaks of...months, or even at the end of 'a year or two years; and the writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian and Livy are full of instances of what seem to be... | |
 | New York State College of Agriculture - 1920 - 1270 pages
...botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs, that he knew how to compound a poison which would kill by a lingering illness. Theophrastus speaks of...months, or even at the end of a year or two years; and the writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian and Livy are full of instances of what seem to be... | |
 | New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets - 1920 - 1272 pages
...botany, was so skilled in the preparation of drugs, that he knew how to compound a poison which would kill by a lingering illness. Theophrastus speaks of...months, or even at the end of a year or two years; and the writings of Plutarch, Tacitus, Quintilian and Livy are full of instances of what seem to be... | |
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