Sack em up men (56 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth with gilt on spine. Top edge gilt. Light wear to tips, some rubbing to spine head and heel. Text evenly yellowed, though pages remain supple.

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Cloth. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Navy blue cloth with gilt titles along the spine. PO name on front pastedown and mild foxing to end papers.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 216 pages + illustrations. Ex-library marks, some wear to the covers and spine; cracked hinges; the pages are yellowed, some staining to the outside edges; a reading copy of an old book overall. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: 226076. …

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Condizione: Good. 1928. No Edition Remarks. 216 pages. Brown dust jacket over blue cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Moderate tanning to free endpapers due to dust jacket flaps. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Top textblock edge dyed blue. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Lettering is clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edge wear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 23.5 x 15 cm. Octavo. 216pp. TEG. Frontispiece + 60 plates. TEG. Corners are bumped.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. xxxi, 216, 60 plates, blue cloth, black titles to spine, wear to hinges, sun-fading to front cover, signature of Peter M. Daniel (1938), one-time president of the History of Medicine Society.His expertise lay in the diagnosis of barin tumors and his postmortem demonstrations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition first printing large octavo hardback dark blue cloth gilt top edge Illustrated xxxii + 216 pp Near Very Good condition (end papers slightly foxed). No inscriptions.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Sack-'Em-Up Men: An Account of the Rise and Fall of the Modern Resurrectionists' is a compelling and detailed historical study into the macabre underworld of body snatching in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. James Moores Ball provides a meticulous exploration of the clandestine industry that arose to meet the growing demands of anatomical schools and medical researchers during a period when the legal supply of cadavers was severely restricted.This work delves into the lives and methods of the resurrectionists, individuals who risked imprisonment and public ire to exhume the recently deceased for profit. Ball examines the social and scientific pressures that fueled this grim trade, tracing its evolution from small-scale thefts to organized criminal enterprises. The narrative highlights the infamous cases that shocked the public conscience, including the notorious crimes of Burke and Hare in Edinburgh, which ultimately led to significant legislative changes such as the Anatomy Act of 1832.Combining medical history with true crime elements, 'The Sack-'Em-Up Men' offers a fascinating look at the ethical dilemmas and societal tensions at the intersection of early modern medicine and the law. It serves as an essential record of a dark chapter in medical progress, illustrating the lengths to which science once went to unlock the secrets of the human body.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Sack-Em-Up Men' is a compelling and detailed investigation into the grim history of the resurrectionists-the body snatchers who supplied medical schools with cadavers during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Written by Dr. James Moores Ball, this authoritative work delves into the dark intersection of medical advancement and criminal activity, specifically focusing on the notorious Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh.The narrative explores the legal and social tensions surrounding the study of human anatomy at a time when the demand for dissection material far outpaced the legal supply. Through meticulous research, the author traces the evolution of anatomical science and the desperate measures taken by 'sack-em-up men' to meet the needs of prominent surgeons. From the clandestine midnight raids of churchyards to the shocking transition from grave robbing to murder, 'The Sack-Em-Up Men' provides a chilling yet scholarly look at a pivotal era in medical history. This work serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of medicine, true crime, and the social evolution of Victorian Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Sack-'Em-Up Men: An Account of the Rise and Fall of the Modern Resurrectionists' is a compelling and detailed historical study into the macabre underworld of body snatching in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. James Moores Ball provides a meticulous exploration of the clandestine industry that arose to meet the growing demands of anatomical schools and medical researchers during a period when the legal supply of cadavers was severely restricted.This work delves into the lives and methods of the resurrectionists, individuals who risked imprisonment and public ire to exhume the recently deceased for profit. Ball examines the social and scientific pressures that fueled this grim trade, tracing its evolution from small-scale thefts to organized criminal enterprises. The narrative highlights the infamous cases that shocked the public conscience, including the notorious crimes of Burke and Hare in Edinburgh, which ultimately led to significant legislative changes such as the Anatomy Act of 1832.Combining medical history with true crime elements, 'The Sack-'Em-Up Men' offers a fascinating look at the ethical dilemmas and societal tensions at the intersection of early modern medicine and the law. It serves as an essential record of a dark chapter in medical progress, illustrating the lengths to which science once went to unlock the secrets of the human body.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Sack-Em-Up Men' is a compelling and detailed investigation into the grim history of the resurrectionists-the body snatchers who supplied medical schools with cadavers during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Written by Dr. James Moores Ball, this authoritative work delves into the dark intersection of medical advancement and criminal activity, specifically focusing on the notorious Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh.The narrative explores the legal and social tensions surrounding the study of human anatomy at a time when the demand for dissection material far outpaced the legal supply. Through meticulous research, the author traces the evolution of anatomical science and the desperate measures taken by 'sack-em-up men' to meet the needs of prominent surgeons. From the clandestine midnight raids of churchyards to the shocking transition from grave robbing to murder, 'The Sack-Em-Up Men' provides a chilling yet scholarly look at a pivotal era in medical history. This work serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of medicine, true crime, and the social evolution of Victorian Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Frontispiece, xxxi, 216 pp; text figs.; 60 plates. Original cloth, top edge gilt. Ex-library: perforated stamp on title page, bookplate on pastedown. Else Near Fine.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardback. Condizione: VG. No DW. 1st Edition. Name of owner at front of book. Very clean tight text has slight edge spotting. String mark/scuff to top edge (not serious).

Cloth Hardcover n. Condizione: Very Good+. 1st Edition. First Edition. Xxxi, 216 P.; Ill., 60 Plates; 24 Cm. Includes Index (Pp. 209-216).Blue Cloth Hardcover Shows Moderate Wear, Including But Not Limited To Sunning To Both Covers And Spine, And Is Slightly Shaken. The Top Foredge Is Coloured Blue, And He Other Edges Are Deckled. Apart From The Aforementioned And The Expected Aging Of Paper, The Book Is In Near Fine Condition, Bright, Clear, Clean, And Illustrated Profusely With Artwork, Diagrams, And Portraits. This Book Hails From The Library Of Dr. James Wellington Crane (1877-1959), Bearing An Illustrated Book Plate To That Effect, And His Signature On The Title Page. The Book Also Sports A Stamp From The Department Of Public Welfare, Geriatric Centre In Toronto, Where It Was Donated As Part Of The Dr. James W. Crane Collection, And A Few Library Markings In Pen And Pencil. The Rear Free Endpaper Contains A Handwritten Note And A Pasted Clipping Of What Appears To Be The 1941 Ad From A Used Book Salesman In 1941 From Whom Crane Purchased This Copy. From The Preface: The Present Volume, However, Is Concerned Chiefly With The Physical And Legal Difficulties Which, Prior To The Year 1832, Attended The Study Of Anatomy Within The Domain Of The United Kingdom, And Brief Mention Is Made, En Passant, Of The Rise And Status Of Anatomical Science In North America.Scans Of The Table Of Contents, List Of Illustrations, And Other Features Are Available Upon Request. 216 Pp. [various] (illustratore). …

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