Suspended Animation and Premature Burial is a book written by Thomas Jay Hudson that explores the history and science behind the fear of being buried alive. The book delves into the various methods used throughout history to determine if someone was truly dead or just in a state of suspended animation, including the use of bells, mirrors, and even embalming. Hudson also discusses the psychological impact of the fear of premature burial, and how it has influenced literature and popular culture. The book includes numerous accounts of individuals who were mistakenly buried alive, as well as the stories of those who were saved from such a fate by the efforts of concerned family members or medical professionals. Overall, Suspended Animation and Premature Burial provides a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of history and human psychology, and is sure to captivate anyone interested in the macabre or unusual.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Law of Psychic Phenomena: A Working Hypothesis for the Systematic Study of Hypnotism, Spiritism and Mental Therapeutics, by Thomas Jay Hudson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101061.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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