Since ancient times, people in various parts of the world have understood how to enhance the effects of primitive, directly mechanical weapons by incorporating toxic substances from plants and animals. This book provides a historical overview as well as information on the production of the arrow poison Ipoh, commonly used in Malaysia, its application, and the weapons employed. Additionally, readers will learn about the results of toxicological studies on various arrow poisons, and a plant directory introduces the plants needed to produce these toxins. Includes two black-and-white illustrations and a map. This is a revised reprint of the original edition from 1901.