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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. Also a description of the manner the ancient Egyptians, and other nations preserved and venerated their dead, and a curious account of their sepulchral ever burning lamps and mausoleums. Likewise the pernicious effects of burying in the body of churches, and confined church yards pointed out, whereby many valuable lives have been lost to the public, and their friends. Selected from historical records

Also known as The Danger of Premature Internment, 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; The Danger of Premature Internment: 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. Also a Description of the Manner the Ancient Egyptians, and Other Nations Preserved and Venerated Their Dead, and a Curious Account of Their Sepulchral Ever Burning Lamps and Mausoleums. Likewise the Pernicious Effects of Burying in the Body of Churches, and Confined Church Yards Pointed Out, Whereby Many Valuable Lives Have Been Lost to the Public, and Their Friends. Selected from Historical Records

by Joseph Taylor & University of Glasgow. Library

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  • 19th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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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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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. Also a description of the manner the ancient Egyptians, and other nations preserved and venerated their dead, and a curious account of their sepulchral ever burning lamps and mausoleums. Likewise the pernicious effects of burying in the body of churches, and confined church yards pointed out, whereby many valuable lives have been lost to the public, and their friends. Selected from historical records

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London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1816

1816Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationer's Court, Ludgate-StreetEnglish—Public

proved from many remarkable instances ... : also a description of the manner the ancient Egyptians ... preserved ... their dead and a curious account of their sepulchral ever burning lamps and mausoleums ...

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1818LondonEnglish—Public

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2023-10-31Project GutenbergEnglish—Public domain (USA)

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  • Contributing institution: University of Glasgow Library
  • Digitization sponsor: Jisc and Wellcome Library
  • Discovery required Internet Archive search metadata to report a PDF format; the exact direct-file URL is added only after the item's file listing confirms an unrestricted PDF filename.
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  • Source-listed Library of Congress call number(s): RA1063 .T39 1816
  • Source-reported rights: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" rel="ugc nofollow">This work is available under the Creative Commons, Public Domain Mark</a>
  • Source-reported rights: This work is available under the Creative Commons, Public Domain Mark
  • The Online Books Page bibliographic note: London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1816
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