The Poison Book Project – part 1

is an intriguing investigation of the poisonous substances used in Victorian-era book bindings and coloring. One remarkable discovery from a recent hunt for these possibly dangerous books was a book containing a dangerous secret that was found in the UK.

The fascinating book “My Own Garden: The Young Gardener’s Yearbook” was found on the shelves of Leeds Central Library by senior librarian Rhian Isaac. According to officials, the Poison Book Project’s database served as the inspiration for this discovery.

“Finding rare or odd books in our collection is always exciting,” Isaac said. However, this project is equally important since it encourages librarians all across the world to work together.

It aids in our comprehension of these books’ past as well as the actions required to guarantee their preservation and secure keeping.

The book is dangerous because it includes an emerald-green color that contains arsenic, which is deadly if consumed.

In addition to its poisonous contents, the book has an inscription that states it was given to Caroline Gott, a descendant of Benjamin Gott, a well-known Leeds businessman.

After Beryl Gott donated a portion of her vast personal collection to Leeds Public Libraries, this unique book became a part of the library’s holdings.

Isaac continues, “This book’s relationship to the Gott family enhances its story and connects it to Leads’ past.” It can continue to be a treasured item in our collection for many years to come with the right maintenance.

According to authorities, this dangerous book is now securely locked and has been submitted for testing to find out exactly how much arsenic is in its pages.