The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert From His Birth to the Moment of His Dissolution; With an Account of Men Noted for Their Corpulency, and Other Interesting Matter

"The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert" by an anonymous author, published in 1818, is a biography that tells the unique story of Daniel Lambert, remembered for his great size. His journey begins modestly in Leicester, England, where he enjoyed outdoor activities, but as he grew, his weight increased substantially. He became the keeper of a local prison, earning respect with his honest ways. As his size increased, he became a public figure, captivating people in London. The biography explores obesity, health, and how society viewed people of extreme size in the 19th century and concludes with his death, along with the challenges that came with burying someone so large, leaving the readers thinking about health, humanity, and the spectacle of life.