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The Edinburgh Body Snatchers from Cautionary Tales

Lost Hills: Dark Canyon

CHAPTER

Dark Trade: The Cadaver Controversy

This chapter explores the historical case of cadaver trading in 1820s Edinburgh, highlighting the notorious crimes of Burke and Hare and the ethical dilemmas of organ trade. It addresses the societal implications of these events and the evolution of laws regarding body acquisition for medical education.

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