The danger of premature interment : Proved from many remarkable instances of…
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"The Danger of Premature Interment" by Joseph Taylor is a medical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work addresses the alarming phenomenon of premature burial, presenting numerous historical anecdotes and cases where individuals were mistakenly declared dead but later revived. The author aims to raise awareness about the importance of proper examination before interment to prevent such grave mistakes. The opening of the book sets a grim tone as Taylor
reflects on the horror of being buried alive, emphasizing the necessity of caution in determining death. He shares poignant accounts from history, illustrating instances when individuals were misjudged as dead and later revived, highlighting the precariousness of life and the responsibility of the living to ensure the deceased are not hastily interred. His argument is supported by a blend of medical advice and cultural practices surrounding death and burial, laying a foundation for the discussions that follow throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taylor, Joseph, 1762?-1844 |
|---|---|
| Title | The danger of premature interment : Proved from many remarkable instances of people who have recovered after being laid out for dead, and of others entombed alive, for want of being properly examined prior to interment |
| Original Publication | London: W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1815, pubdate 1816. |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola, Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Funeral rites and ceremonies |
| Subject | Burial, Premature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71993 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Last Update | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 298 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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