Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented

"Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented" by William Tebb is a serious exploration into the fears of being buried alive, penned in the 1800s. Driven by personal connection and research made with Col. Edward Perry Vollum, the book uncovers unsettling realities surrounding misdiagnosed deaths due to conditions that mimic death. Tebb aims to educate readers about the terrifying possibility of premature burial and champions urgent changes to how death needs to be confirmed. The book begins with a preface describing family situations that motivated them to investigate this unsettling issue and then it moves to the general public interest in the existence of death mimics. The tone emphasizes reform and the critical importance of examining the evidence of how death is determined.