Griffiths - Jones Aj
Griffiths - Jones Aj - Buried Alive A History Of Premature Burials And Accidental Interments - Hardcover
Griffiths - Jones Aj - Buried Alive A History Of Premature Burials And Accidental Interments - Hardcover
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Description: The macabre meets the factual in this spine - chilling exploration of humanity's darkest fear: being buried alive. From ancient folklore to modern medical marvels Buried Alive delves deep into the annals of history uncovering tales of premature interment and miraculous escapes. Imagine the horror of waking up in a coffin surrounded by suffocating darkness with no hope of escape. Drawing on historical records and eyewitness accounts this book reveals the grim reality of those who were inadvertently entombed before their time. From cases of war where whole battalions have been covered in earth whilst still living to ritual and superstition from voodoo to suttee in Haiti and India as well as the immurement in walls or errant monks and convent sisters. Less - known cases of burials of the living through murderous intentions and natural disasters are also told alongside tales of fakirs and hypnotists whose challenges were to have themselves put into a grave and left for days. Amidst tales of terror this book also celebrates the resilience and heroism of those who defied death's grasp providing a wealth of historical detail and many cases which have never before appeared in print. From the invention of bell - rigged coffins to the formation of societies dedicated to preventing premature burials discover the remarkable measures taken to combat this age - old fear. Through meticulous research and a gripping narrative Buried Alive separates fact from fiction shedding light on the truth behind centuries of taphophobia. This book is a haunting reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of human resilience in the face of our deepest fears.
Title: Buried Alive A History Of Premature Burials And Accidental Interments
Author(s): Griffiths - Jones Aj
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781036111700
Pages: 240 Pages, 20 Mono Illustrations
Publication Date: 2/13/2025
Category: History
Description: The macabre meets the factual in this spine - chilling exploration of humanity's darkest fear: being buried alive. From ancient folklore to modern medical marvels Buried Alive delves deep into the annals of history uncovering tales of premature interment and miraculous escapes. Imagine the horror of waking up in a coffin surrounded by suffocating darkness with no hope of escape. Drawing on historical records and eyewitness accounts this book reveals the grim reality of those who were inadvertently entombed before their time. From cases of war where whole battalions have been covered in earth whilst still living to ritual and superstition from voodoo to suttee in Haiti and India as well as the immurement in walls or errant monks and convent sisters. Less - known cases of burials of the living through murderous intentions and natural disasters are also told alongside tales of fakirs and hypnotists whose challenges were to have themselves put into a grave and left for days. Amidst tales of terror this book also celebrates the resilience and heroism of those who defied death's grasp providing a wealth of historical detail and many cases which have never before appeared in print. From the invention of bell - rigged coffins to the formation of societies dedicated to preventing premature burials discover the remarkable measures taken to combat this age - old fear. Through meticulous research and a gripping narrative Buried Alive separates fact from fiction shedding light on the truth behind centuries of taphophobia. This book is a haunting reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of human resilience in the face of our deepest fears.
Title: Buried Alive A History Of Premature Burials And Accidental Interments
Author(s): Griffiths - Jones Aj
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781036111700
Pages: 240 Pages, 20 Mono Illustrations
Publication Date: 2/13/2025
Category: History
