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I'm looking for a book on historical medicine, particularly those with a focus on epidemics and/or poisonings. Bonus points if there's an audiobook avaliable.

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The Poisoner's Handbook

by Deborah Blum

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PixThis book provides a fascinating look at the history of forensic medicine and the use of poisons, matching your interest in historical medicine and poisonings. An audiobook is available.

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Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

by David Quammen

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PixThis book delves into the study of zoonose - diseases that can jump from animals to humans, including many epidemics making it relevant to your interests. Audiobook is available.

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The Lost Apothecary

by Sarah Penner

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The Ghost Map

by Steven Johnson

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The League of Lady Poisoners

by Lisa Perrin

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Jeremiah GabrielCan't beat this if you're looking for a non-fiction book about women who poisoned people. Thankfully does not follow the traditional (yet irritating) habit of authors to describe the crimes as horrible cruel awful bad, without actually giving more detail. Also gives a primer on poisons and herbs, and treats everyone like humans instead of villains vs saints.

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Asleep

by Molly Caldwell Crosby

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The Hot Zone

by Richard Preston

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Get Well Soon

by Jennifer Wright

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The Ghost Map

by Steven Johnson

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PixThis book focuses on the historical cholera epidemic in London, making it a good fit for your interest in historical medicine and epidemics. Audiobook is available for this title.

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The Great Influenza

by John M. Barry

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PixProviding a detailed account of the 1918 flu pandemic, this selection aligns with your interest in historical epidemics. It's available in audiobook format.

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