Woodyard, Chris
The Victorian Book of the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9780988192522
- author:
- Woodyard, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Kestrel Publications (OH)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Toys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Victorian Book of the Dead is a fascinating collection of extraordinary tales from the 19th century. Chris Woodyard delves into the world of Victorian funeral fads and fancies, uncovering the oddities and eccentricities of mourning. Resurrected from original sources, these accounts reveal the bizarre and the heartbreaking.
Packed with macabre anecdotes, this diverting yet gruesome collection presents a range of stories, from the paranormal and shocking to the heartbreaking. Explore the world of Victorian death culture, where ghost stories, premature burial, post-mortem photographs, and death omens were all part of everyday life.
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