Author: William Tebb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Premature Burial and how it May be Prevented
Author: William Tebb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented
Author: Edward Perry Vollum
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
In the seminal collection 'Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented,' editors Edward Perry Vollum and William Tebb assemble a provocative array of writings that delve into the macabre yet historically significant fear of being buried alive. The anthology spans a diverse array of literary stylesfrom firsthand accounts to medical treatiseshighlighting the multifaceted ways in which this fear has permeated cultural and medical consciousness. It sheds light on the technological and sociological measures societies have taken to prevent such an occurrence, standing out as a comprehensive exploration of a topic that straddles the line between irrational fear and legitimate concern. The contributing authors, Edward Perry Vollum and William Tebb, each bring a unique perspective rooted in their profound involvement with health, social reform, and historical documentation of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was rife with advancements in medical science that often bordered on the macabre, reflecting wider societal obsessions with death and the afterlife. Their collective efforts in this anthology not only highlight the historical context in which the fear of premature burial became widespread but also demonstrate how cultural and scientific advancements intersect to address human anxieties. This collection is recommended for anyone interested in the intersections of medical history, cultural studies, and the evolution of societal fears. 'Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented' offers readers a unique lens through which to examine how a singular fear can manifest across varying cultural and temporal landscapes, promoting a deeper understanding of the human condition. It invites a scholarly audience to appreciate the diversity of responses to this chilling fear and sparks stimulating conversations about how our predecessors confronted and sought to mitigate one of humanitys most primal anxieties.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
In the seminal collection 'Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented,' editors Edward Perry Vollum and William Tebb assemble a provocative array of writings that delve into the macabre yet historically significant fear of being buried alive. The anthology spans a diverse array of literary stylesfrom firsthand accounts to medical treatiseshighlighting the multifaceted ways in which this fear has permeated cultural and medical consciousness. It sheds light on the technological and sociological measures societies have taken to prevent such an occurrence, standing out as a comprehensive exploration of a topic that straddles the line between irrational fear and legitimate concern. The contributing authors, Edward Perry Vollum and William Tebb, each bring a unique perspective rooted in their profound involvement with health, social reform, and historical documentation of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was rife with advancements in medical science that often bordered on the macabre, reflecting wider societal obsessions with death and the afterlife. Their collective efforts in this anthology not only highlight the historical context in which the fear of premature burial became widespread but also demonstrate how cultural and scientific advancements intersect to address human anxieties. This collection is recommended for anyone interested in the intersections of medical history, cultural studies, and the evolution of societal fears. 'Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented' offers readers a unique lens through which to examine how a singular fear can manifest across varying cultural and temporal landscapes, promoting a deeper understanding of the human condition. It invites a scholarly audience to appreciate the diversity of responses to this chilling fear and sparks stimulating conversations about how our predecessors confronted and sought to mitigate one of humanitys most primal anxieties.
Premature Burial and how it May be Prevented
Author: William Tebb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Premature Burial and how it May be Prevented ...
Author: William Tebb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Premature Burial
Author: William Tebb
Publisher: Hesperus Press
ISBN: 9781843913801
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Offers potential solutions as well as terrifying anecdotes"--Back cover.
Publisher: Hesperus Press
ISBN: 9781843913801
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Offers potential solutions as well as terrifying anecdotes"--Back cover.
Buried Alive
Author: Jan Bondeson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393322224
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
During the 1800s, stories filled medical journals as well as fiction (Poe's "The Premature Burial") of people being buried before they actually died. Canvassing medical records of the time, the author presents an engrossing and witty history of the fear and facts of being buried alive. Illustrations.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393322224
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
During the 1800s, stories filled medical journals as well as fiction (Poe's "The Premature Burial") of people being buried before they actually died. Canvassing medical records of the time, the author presents an engrossing and witty history of the fear and facts of being buried alive. Illustrations.
Premature Burial and how it May be Prevented
Author: William Tebb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burial, Premature
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Librorum Ridiculorum: A Compendium of Bizarre Books
Author: Brian Lake
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008545561
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008545561
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop.
Bizarre Books
Author: Russell Ash
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061346659
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
They say you can't judge a book by its cover—but its title can tell you more than you ever needed to know! Amazing, illuminating, and gut-bustingly funny, Bizarre Books is the wonderfully twisted product of more than two decades of determined searching in forgotten corners of out-of-the-way libraries and through the literary detritus of eclectic private collections. It is certain to delight every true fan of trivia and the patently absurd.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061346659
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
They say you can't judge a book by its cover—but its title can tell you more than you ever needed to know! Amazing, illuminating, and gut-bustingly funny, Bizarre Books is the wonderfully twisted product of more than two decades of determined searching in forgotten corners of out-of-the-way libraries and through the literary detritus of eclectic private collections. It is certain to delight every true fan of trivia and the patently absurd.
Premature Burial, and How It May Be Prevented, with Special Reference to Trance Catalepsy, and Other Forms of Suspended Animation
Author: William Tebb
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781974248186
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Premature burial, and how it may be prevented, with special reference to trance catalepsy, and other forms of suspended animation By William Tebb, Edward Perry Vollum (Authored by)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781974248186
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Premature burial, and how it may be prevented, with special reference to trance catalepsy, and other forms of suspended animation By William Tebb, Edward Perry Vollum (Authored by)