The danger of premature interment :

proved from many remarkable instances of people who have recovered after being laid out for dead, and of others entombed alive, for want of being properly examined prior to interment. Also a description of the manner the ancient Egyptians, and other nations preserved and venerated their dead, and a curious account of their sepulchral ever burning lamps and mausoleums ... Likewise the pernicious effects of burying in the body of churches, and confined church-yards ... Selected from historical records.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Taylor, Joseph, 1761 or 2-1844.
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : Simpkin and Marshall, 1816.
Notes:Physical description: 153 p. : ill., ports. ; 12mo
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J 6146
Manuscripts Reading Room
Access Note
Joly