Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

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Author: Jan Bondeson, Ph.D. (Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (London))

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 320

Explores the medicine, folklore,history and literature of Europe and the US to uncover why the fear of being buried alive arose, and whether this fear was warranted. The author looks at various devices to ensure escape if indeed someone was buried alive, and questions whether our modern criteria are truly reliable.



Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 9780393049060-SECONDHAND
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Jan Bondeson, Ph.D. (Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (London))

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 320

Explores the medicine, folklore,history and literature of Europe and the US to uncover why the fear of being buried alive arose, and whether this fear was warranted. The author looks at various devices to ensure escape if indeed someone was buried alive, and questions whether our modern criteria are truly reliable.