Published at the end of World War I, this book investigates the effects of chemical warfare agents on the human body, and the experimental treatments being developed to combat their lethal effects. A sobering reminder of the devastating impact of modern warfare on soldiers and civilians alike, this book is a must-read for historians and medical professionals alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.