The Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812 by James Blake Bailey
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| Author | Bailey, James Blake, -1897 |
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| Title |
The Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812 To Which Are Added an Account of the Resurrection Men in London and a Short History of the Passing of the Anatomy Act |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812" by James Blake Bailey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents an intriguing look into the grim realities of body-snatching practices by resurrection-men in London during the early 19th century. Through the lens of a fragmentary diary, the text delves into the moral and ethical challenges surrounding anatomy education and the desperate measures taken to procure cadavers for dissection. At the start of the diary, the challenges posed by the shortage of bodies for dissection are discussed against the backdrop of the societal respect for the dead. The narrative outlines how dissection was viewed as a violation, leading to the rise of resurrectionists who excavated graves to fulfill the demand of medical students and institutions. The opening explores the historical context of body-snatching, highlighting the tension between the need for medical education and public outrage, ultimately setting the stage for the examination of the culture of fear and crime surrounding the practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Body snatching |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32614 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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