Woodyard, Chris
A is for Arsenic: An ABC of Victorian Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9780988192546
- author:
- Woodyard, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Kestrel Publications (OH)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A is for Arsenic: An Alphabetical Guide to Victorian Mourning and Death Discover the fascinating world of Victorian mourning and death with this unique and illustrated guide. Written by Chris Woodyard, author of The Victorian Book of the Dead, A is for Arsenic is a comprehensive and intriguing exploration of the customs, practices, and superstitions surrounding death in the 19th century. From post-mortem photography to embalming, and from mourning etiquette to the history of body snatching, this book covers a wide range of topics in an engaging and accessible way. With 26 alphabetical entries, an informative glossary, appendix, and detailed bibliography, A is for Arsenic is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the history of death and mourning.
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