Premature Burial And How It May Be Prevented With Special Reference To Trance, Catalepsy, And Other Forms Of Suspended Animation (1905)

Premature Burial And How It May Be Prevented: With Special Reference To Trance, Catalepsy, And Other Forms Of Suspended Animation is a book written by William Tebb in 1905. The book provides a detailed discussion on the phenomenon of premature burial and how it can be prevented. The author explores various medical conditions that can lead to the mistaken belief that a person is dead, such as trance, catalepsy, and other forms of suspended animation. Tebb also discusses the history of premature burial and the cultural and social factors that contributed to the fear of being buried alive. The book includes real-life examples of individuals who were mistakenly pronounced dead and subsequently buried alive, as well as methods that can be used to prevent premature burial. Overall, Premature Burial And How It May Be Prevented is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the fear of being buried alive.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.