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Jan Bondeson

Jan Bondeson, a physician, holds a Ph.D. in experimental medicine and works at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in London.

Books by Jan Bondeson

  1. Book CoverBuried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear


    "A necrobibliac classic: it may keep you up all night—not from fear but from fascination."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMore

  2. Book CoverA Cabinet of Medical Curiosities


    "Dr. Bondeson dissects a dozen . . . examples of human credulity with the scalpel of a forensic historian, and the result is a colorful collection of true detective stories." — Richard D. AltickMore

  3. Book CoverThe Great Pretenders: The True Stories Behind Famous Historical Mysteries


    "A guilty pleasure....The Victorian-era courtroom antics alone are worth the price of admission."—Publishers WeeklyMore