The Victorian Book of the Dead - by Chris Woodyard (Paperback)

Name: The Victorian Book of the Dead - by Chris Woodyard (Paperback)
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The Victorian Book of the Dead unearths extraordinary tales of Victorian funeral fads and fancies, ghost stories, bizarre deaths, mourning novelties, gallows humor, premature burial, post-mortem photographs, death omens, and funeral disasters.
Author(s): Chris Woodyard
360 Pages
History, General

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About the Book

The Victorian Book of the Dead is a look at the popular and material culture of Victorian death and mourning.

Book Synopsis

The Victorian Book of the Dead unearths extraordinary tales of Victorian funeral fads and fancies, ghost stories, bizarre deaths, mourning novelties, gallows humor, premature burial, post-mortem photographs, death omens, and funeral disasters. Resurrected from original sources, these accounts reveal the oddities and eccentricities of Victorian mourning. Packed with macabre anecdotes, this diverting, yet gruesome collection presents tales ranging from the paranormal and shocking to the heartbreaking.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.37 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: General

Genre: History

Number of Pages: 360

Publisher: Kestrel Publications (OH)

Format: Paperback

Author: Chris Woodyard

Language: English

Street Date: December 14, 2022

TCIN: 1002714609

UPC: 9780988192522

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-1644

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.75 inches length x 7 inches width x 10 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.37 pounds

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