Starving On A Bed Of Gold: Or The World's Longest Fast (1909)

By James Augustus Hall

Book Overview

Starving On A Bed Of Gold: Or The World�������s Longest Fast is a book written by James Augustus Hall in 1909. The book is a true story about a man named Succi who claims to have gone without food or water for over a year. Succi is said to have lived in India and was a devotee of a Hindu saint who taught him the art of fasting. The book describes Succi's journey and the reactions of those around him, including doctors and scientists who were skeptical of his claims. The book also delves into the spiritual and philosophical aspects of fasting and its significance in various religions. Overall, Starving On A Bed Of Gold offers a fascinating look into the power of the human mind and the limits of the body.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: 1120714397
• ISBN13: 9781120714398
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"