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Raising the Dead
Raising the Dead: The Men Who Created Frankenstein | Andy Dougan
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Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein", introduced readers around the world to the concept of raising the dead through scientific procedures. Those who read the book were thrilled by this incredible Gothic adventure. Few, however, realised that Shelley's story had a basis in fact. What she imagined as her modern Prometheus was a serious pursuit for some of the greatest minds of the early 19th century. It was a time when scientists genuinely believed, as Frankenstein did, that they could know what it feels like to be God."Raising the Dead" is the story of the science of galvanism - named after the Italian scientist Luigi Galvini who had conducted the original experiments - a movement that investigated the theory of 'animal electricity', a unifying vital spirit that animates us all, its leaders believing that they stood on the brink of immortality. While they ultimately failed in this challenge, their studies mapped out the nervous system and made valuable and enduring contributions to modern-day medical knowledge and understanding - from theorising the concept of the modern-day defibrillator, and 'deep brain stimulus' which is used to treat personality disorders, to experimental procedures involving the use of microchip-controlled devices to bridge damaged spinal nerves.
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jenniferw88
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When I think of #monsters, I think of Frankenstein so have 2 fiction and 2 non-fiction books about Mary Shelley's creator! #scarathlon #screamathonphotochallenge #chillingphotochallenge #teamslaughter @Clwojick @4thhouseontheleft

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Dcueto The Dark Descent was funky. I enjoyed it 5y
Cedricsmom Dark Descent was very good. I didn't know it was considered YA until I saw it listed on a YA bestseller list. It's a very good companion to Frankenstein. 5y
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Learned a lot from this book! Informative on the subject of galvanism and how early 19th century scientists used electricity to revive human life. Some even tried to create it. A very quick and easy read which works for me and my busy schedule at the minute. On to the next book!

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I had a little chuckle today in the book shop. During Women‘s History Month, I thought finding a book in the HIStory section about the MEN who created Frankenstein was amusing.

Thankfully, it is about scientists, and NOT a book trying to steal or minimise Mary Shelley‘s authorship of Frankenstein.

Librariana Well thank goodness! I read the book subtitle first and went "Wait a darn minute!" And then your caption explained ? 7y
Libby1 Exactly, @Librariana . It was a relief to discover what the book was about. I was ready to become apoplectic. 🤯 7y
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jenniferw88
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#shelfie number 1! @bookriot #riotgram. It features my latest purchase!
Just noticed that that corner is a bit fandom-centric lol!

rabbitprincess Ooh, Benedict and Dr Twelfth! 😍 7y
Mariposa_Bookworm I 💜Benedict! 7y
monkeygirlsmama Dr Twelfth?! Awesome! 😎 7y
tlmorgan Oooh John barrowman 😍 7y
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