Lovejoy, Bess

Rest in Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses

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ISBN 13:
9780715654132
author:
Lovejoy, Bess
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Duckworth
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.23 kg
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.37

Description

Death has a way of taking the most unexpected turns. For some of history's most influential figures, it marked not just the end of life, but the start of a new adventure. Corpses have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated and even filed away in a lawyer's office. The famous deceased have embarked on voyages that criss-cross the globe, stretching our imagination. From the theft of Lincoln's body to Einstein's brain going on a cross-country road trip, Rest in Pieces connects the lives of the famous dead to their hilarious and horrifying adventures. This book explores how cultural attitudes towards death have evolved over time. By tracing the journeys of famous corpses, Bess Lovejoy reveals a fascinating side of history that is both humorous and thought-provoking.

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