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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Burke and Hare!, Paperback / softback Book

You Wouldn't Want To Meet Burke and Hare! Paperback / softback

Illustrated by David Antram

Part of the You Wouldn't Want To Be series

Paperback / softback

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It's 1828 and you're a medical student at the world-famous Edinburgh university.

You are keen to start dissecting bodies to learn all about anatomy, but be careful whom you buy your body from - some people will do anything to get their hands on one!

This book explores the body-snatching craze that gripped 19th century Britain, including the infamous Burke and Hare murders.

The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of the darker side of 19th century science.

Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.

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