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Buried Alive

The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

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  • 322 pages
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Exploring the historical fear of premature burial, this book delves into medical journals, folklore, and literature from the 1800s, revealing that many believed they could be buried alive. It presents chilling evidence, including the discovery of contorted skeletons, suggesting that a significant percentage of people may have faced this fate. Accompanied by over fifty illustrations, it offers a captivating examination of societal anxieties and the origins of this macabre fear, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by the bizarre aspects of history.

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Buried Alive, Jan Bondeson

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2002
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