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

by William Tebb and Edward Perry Vollum

Book Overview

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 and originally published in 1905. The book explores the phenomenon of premature burial, which was a common fear during the 19th century due to the lack of medical knowledge and technology. Tebb discusses various cases of people who were mistakenly pronounced dead and buried alive, and he offers advice on how to prevent such tragedies from happening. The book focuses on three main types of suspended animation: trance, catalepsy, and asphyxia. Tebb describes the symptoms of each condition and provides guidance on how to distinguish them from actual death. He also discusses the importance of proper medical examination and the use of modern technology, such as the stethoscope, to ensure that a person is truly deceased before burial. Throughout the book, Tebb provides examples of people who were buried alive and the horrific consequences that ensued. He also offers suggestions for preventative measures, such as the use of safety coffins with bells or other alarms that could alert people if someone was buried alive. Premature Burial And How It May Be Prevented is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of medical history. It offers insight into the fears and anxieties of people during a time when medical knowledge was limited and death was often misunderstood.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166201058
• ISBN13: 9781166201050
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"