Body Snatching

by Alix Wood

Overview

Body snatching is the act of digging up bodies from graveyards. This creepy practice was at its most prevalent in the 1800s, when doctors paid for bodies so that they could learn about human anatomy. Body snatching was so common that special coffins and even weapons were invented to protect graves. Readers will be amazed by bizarre accounts of famous body snatchers and how they were brought to justice. They will be astounded that body snatching still happens in modern times. Interesting fact boxes, helpful illustrations, and colorful photographs support this fascinating text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433995736
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Why'd They Do That? Strange Customs of the Past
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Why Body Snatch? 4

Surgeons Need Practice 6

Artists' Models 8

How to Steal a Body 10

Body-Snatching Britain 12

Burke and Hare 14

Presidents and Corpses 16

Body-Snatching World 18

Discrimination 20

Mortsafes and Towers 22

Is Archaeology Robbing? 24

Booby Traps 26

Modern Body Snatching 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32