The Doctors' Riot of 1788
Narrated by Tim H. Dixon
- Released
- March 2, 2026
- Length
- 6 hrs 46 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Prometheus
This book explores the tumultuous history of body snatching in post-revolutionary America, focusing on the infamous Doctors' Riot of 1788 in New York City. It examines the moral conflicts surrounding the need for medical education against societal respect for the dead, revealing how this unrest influenced significant social and political changes. Through riveting storytelling, the narrative covers the riot’s aftermath, the evolution of embalming practices, and the ongoing challenges of teaching anatomy in modern times.
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