Buried Alive – The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

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pp. 320, notes, index. . “With over 50 illustrations, ‘Buried Alive’ explores the medicine, folklore, history, and literature of Europe and the United States to uncover why such fears arose and whether they were warranted. Jan Bondeson looks at legends from the Renaissance of thieves awakening supposedly deceased women when they try to steal the women’s jewelry, as well as people awakening on the way to their funerals or even later in the graveyard.”

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ISBN 039304906X
ISBN13 9780393049060
Number of pages 320
Original Title Buried Alive – The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear
Published Date 2001
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First Edition
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pp. 320, notes, index. . “With over 50 illustrations, ‘Buried Alive’ explores the medicine, folklore, history, and literature of Europe and the United States to uncover why such fears arose and whether they were warranted. Jan Bondeson looks at legends from the Renaissance of thieves awakening supposedly deceased women when they try to steal the women’s jewelry, as well as people awakening on the way to their funerals or even later in the graveyard.”

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Weight 1 kg