Download or read book Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented written by Edward Perry Vollum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented" by Edward Perry Vollum and William Tebb is a thought-provoking and unsettling exploration of a macabre topic. The authors delve into the chilling phenomenon of premature burial, a fear that haunted many during the 19th century. Vollum and Tebb discuss cases of individuals mistakenly buried alive and propose methods to prevent such horrifying incidents. This book provides a fascinating historical perspective on the fear of premature burial and the medical and technological advancements aimed at addressing it. It is a gripping read for those interested in the macabre and the history of medical practices.