Marietta, or the Two Students: A Tale of the Dissecting Room and Body Snatchers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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I cannot mutilate that form, d'octor. Ihave essayed to do so several times, and as often relinquished the attempt.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the dark and often taboo world of 19th century medical practices, specifically the gruesome and morally complex trade of body snatching. The story unfolds in the gritty streets of Boston, where the author paints a vivid picture of poverty, sin, and the desperate measures taken to acquire cadavers for anatomical study. We meet the characters of Gaunt and Thick, two men driven by greed who engage in the illicit business of stealing corpses from their graves. Their callous pursuit of profit is juxtaposed with the tragic tale of Cecil, a young woman caught in the clutches of prostitution, whose life intersects with the world of the body snatchers in a chilling way. The author explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of cadavers in medicine at a time when anatomical knowledge was expanding, but the supply of legal subjects was limited. The book also delves into themes of morality, societal decay, and the corrupting influence of greed. By juxtaposing the grim realities of the body snatchers with the plight of individuals like Cecil, the author forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about the human condition and the consequences of societal neglect. This book provides a glimpse into the shadowy underbelly of a bygone era, exposing the dark side of scientific progress and raising questions about the true cost of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332445929_0
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