Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812: to which is added an account of the activities of resurrectionists in London and a short essay on the passing of the Anatomy Act is a mysterious and fascinating study of the dark practice of resurrecting corpses in the 19th century. The author of the book, James Blake Bailey, reveals the secrets of London's anatomical swindlers and tells about the terrible events that accompanied their activities. In addition, the book provides a brief history of the passage of the Anatomy Act, which radically changed approaches to the use of human bodies in medical research. This book sheds light on the moral and legal aspects of medical practice at the time, and also helps to better understand social attitudes towards death and living organisms. "Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812" is a unique book that will interest everyone who is interested in the history of medicine and anatomy.