Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

Buried Alive: Uncovering the Fear of Premature Burial Are you ready to uncover the dark secrets of the past? Dive into the fascinating history of premature burial, a primal fear that has haunted humanity for centuries.

In this captivating book, Jan Bondeson details the horrific tales of people being buried alive, from Boccaccio's Decameron to Wilkie Collins's Jezebel's Daughter and Edgar Allan Poe's "Premature Burial." Experience the macabre stories of narrow escapes owing to grave robbers and lazy gravediggers, as well as horrific tales of exhumed coffins containing bloodied, contorted corpses.

Learn how these stories reflected public fears caused by the development of resuscitation techniques for drowning victims, which fed a growing doubt in the reliability of prevailing signs of death. But that's not all! Bondeson also describes elaborate security coffins with signaling devices inside and "Leichenhäuser" or waiting mortuaries where corpses were kept in warm rooms.

Get ready to be spellbound by the intricate details of this fascinating history, presented in a gleeful and captivating manner. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey into the past! Buried Alive: Uncovering the Fear of Premature Burial is a must-read for anyone interested in the darker side of human history.

Get your copy today and uncover the secrets that have haunted us for centuries!