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Author: Walter R. Hadwen Publisher: Hesperus Press ISBN: 1780940440 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 113
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Long out of print, this book was written by a prominent physician to reassure the many 19th century people who were worried about being buried aliveOne of the authors himself had a narrow escape with live burial, as his collaborator writes: "Dr. Vollum first became interested in the important question of Premature Burial in consequence of his own very narrow escape from live sepulture, having been pronounced dead from drowning, and prepared, for interment, when consciousness happily returned spontaneously." This edited version of the book extracts the most spine-chilling stories of narrow escapes and living burials from a mass of historical material. It includes such chapters as Animal and So-called Human Hibernation, Narrow Escapes from Premature Burial, Premature Burial of Doubtful Cases, Death-Counterfeits, The Danger of Hasty Burials, Sudden Death, Embalming and Dissections, and Count Karnice-Karnicki's Invention.
Author: Jan Bondeson Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393322224 Category : Burial Languages : en Pages : 324
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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.
Author: Walter R. Hadwen Publisher: Hesperus Press ISBN: 1780940440 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 113
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Long out of print, this book was written by a prominent physician to reassure the many 19th century people who were worried about being buried aliveOne of the authors himself had a narrow escape with live burial, as his collaborator writes: "Dr. Vollum first became interested in the important question of Premature Burial in consequence of his own very narrow escape from live sepulture, having been pronounced dead from drowning, and prepared, for interment, when consciousness happily returned spontaneously." This edited version of the book extracts the most spine-chilling stories of narrow escapes and living burials from a mass of historical material. It includes such chapters as Animal and So-called Human Hibernation, Narrow Escapes from Premature Burial, Premature Burial of Doubtful Cases, Death-Counterfeits, The Danger of Hasty Burials, Sudden Death, Embalming and Dissections, and Count Karnice-Karnicki's Invention.
Author: Philip L. Rife Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595206794 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 162
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THE HISTORY BOOKS ARE WRONG! * Joan of Arc wasn’t burned at the stake * Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid didn’t die in a South American shootout * Amelia Earhart wasn’t lost at sea * Napoleon didn’t end his days in exile * Jesse James, Billy the Kid and John Dillinger died of old age * The Boston Strangler was never caught * Custer’s Last Stand had a survivor * The biggest Nazi fish escaped the net at the end of World War II * John Wilkes Booth lived for many years after he shot Abraham Lincoln * Anastasia and her family weren’t executed * D.B. Cooper lived to tell about his daring skyjack …AND MUCH MORE
Author: William Tebb Publisher: ISBN: 9781297034183 Category : Languages : en Pages : 408
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Author: Edward Perry Vollum Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 556
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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.
Author: William Tebb Publisher: Theclassics.Us ISBN: 9781230321172 Category : Languages : en Pages : 120
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ... In a recent issue of the Philadelphia Titius, Funeral-Director Jolu> J. O'Rourke, a well-known professional of that city, expresses himself on the subject as follows: -- "These two narrow escapes from burial alive have further impressed me with one of the perils attending the disposition of the dead--I meanthe danger of hasty embalming. As you know, in most cases the doctor who has had the patient is not called in after death, and very often the relatives of the deceased expect' the undertaker, if embalming is to be done, to proceed with it at once. All the embalming schools teach that the only proper way to thus treat the body is by use of fluids through the arteries. But in the lectures on the subject no period that should be permitted to elapse before it is begun is prescribed, and, as a rule, it follows dissolution as quickly as possible. "I contend that there should be some law or official rule governing the matter, because after the artery is punctured and the fluid goes through the whole body it is sure to destroy any spark of life that might remain. I have never met with any cases of resuscitation myself, but have had instances of deaths that made me hesitate in the work of embalming. Some months ago a man came to me fifteen minutes after a relative had breathed his last and asked me to embalm the body. I went to the house, and, after seeing the corpse, refused, saying that I would not do it until after the expiration of twelve hours. The man had died of consumption, yet, for fear of it being a case of suspended animation, I would take no chances. "At another time a person had died of dropsy. Within half an hour I was summoned. The attending physician had not been there, and twenty-four hours afterwards he gave a certificate of...
Author: William Tebb Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781495290596 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 514
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NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE. "Society is indebted to the authors for a scientific and temperately written treatise, in which the more sensational and horrifying cases are avoided, with the view of sparing the reader unnecessary pain. There can be no question that the sooner this subject is actively dealt with the better for the community." HOMOEOPATHIC WORLD. "An important work containing a vast amount of unimpeachable evidence to show that a very real danger exists, and that strong measures ought to be taken to safeguard the public against it." PALL MALL GAZETTE. "Horrible as are some of the details, they enforce the authors' plea for more careful examination of the presumably dead, and their arguments have great force." LIVERPOOL POST. "The moral of the book is that burial alive is a far greater danger than most people suppose." BIRMINGHAM DAILY GAZETTE. "That there is real danger in hurried interments, no one who glances at this volume can doubt, and the authors' contention that the subject of the book should be legislated upon is reasonable. The book is greatly enhanced in value by an exhaustive bibliography and an excellent index." BRISTOL TIMES. "The whole subject is exhaustively treated in this volume, which people interested would do well to give their careful perusal. It is extremely well done." SHEFFIELD TELEGRAPH. "A valuable and interesting volume." BELFAST NEWS LETTER. "The work sets forth some very convincing statements, and has fully justified the authors in presenting their joint opinion on a subject that ought to concern the community. They adduce quite a plethora of evidence to sustain their contention." THE LITERARY WORLD (LONDON). "The subject of premature burial is one of universal interest, and those who have it at heart cannot do better than make themselves as familiar with the subject as the exhaustive work before us admits. The writers have brought together a mass of facts and figures bearing on the question, and their conclusions are not to be denied or their labour undervalued. The book may strike a chord of interest, and arrest an attention that will be the means of a thorough reconsideration of our burial customs." Table of Contents EPIGRAPHS PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION. PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. INTRODUCTION TO SECOND EDITION. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. CHAPTER I. TRANCE. CHAPTER II. CATALEPSY. CHAPTER III. ANIMAL AND SO-CALLED HUMAN HIBERNATION. CHAPTER IV. PREMATURE BURIAL. CHAPTER V. NARROW ESCAPES FROM PREMATURE BURIAL. CHAPTER VI. FORMALITIES AND THEIR FATAL CONSEQUENCES CHAPTER VII. PREMATURE BURIAL OF DOUBTFUL CASES. CHAPTER VIII. PREDISPOSING CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF DEATH-COUNTERFEITS. CHAPTER IX. PREMATURE BURIAL AND CREMATION IN INDIA. CHAPTER X. THE DANGER OF HASTY BURIALS. CHAPTER XI. FEAR OF PREMATURE BURIAL. CHAPTER XII. SUDDEN DEATH. CHAPTER XIII. SIGNS OF DEATH. CHAPTER XIV. DURATION OF DEATH-COUNTERFEITS. CHAPTER XV. THE TREATMENT OF THE DEAD. CHAPTER XVI. NUMBER OF CASES OF PREMATURE BURIAL. CHAPTER XVII. EMBALMING AND DISSECTIONS. CHAPTER XVIII. DEATH-CERTIFICATION. CHAPTER XIX. SUGGESTIONS FOR PREVENTION. CHAPTER XX. COUNT KARNICE-KARNICKI'S INVENTION. CHAPTER XXL CREMATION AS A PREVENTIVE. CHAPTER XXII. WAITING MORTUARIES. CHAPTER XXIII. CONCLUSION. APPENDIX A. HISTORICAL CASES OF RESTORATION FROM APPARENT DEATH. APPENDIX B. RESUSCITATION OF STILL-BORN AND OTHER INFANTS. APPENDIX C. RECOVERY OF THE DROWNED. APPENDIX D. EMBALMING IN THE UNITED STATES. APPENDIX E. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES, ETC., RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF CORPSES AND OF INTERMENTS. APPENDIX F. THE JEWISH PRACTICE OF EARLY BURIAL. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
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