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The Victorian Book of the Dead - by Chris Woodyard (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
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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Shipping details
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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