An Account of the Extraordinary Abstinence of Ann Moor, of Tutbury, Staffordshire details the curious case of Ann Moore, a woman who claimed to have lived without food since June 1807. Published in 1810, this account provides particulars of her life, as well as an account of the investigation launched to verify her claims. This historical document offers a glimpse into the social and medical curiosities of early 19th-century England, inviting readers to consider the phenomenon of fasting women and the public's fascination with extraordinary claims. The book explores not only Ann Moore's alleged abstinence but also the broader cultural context that allowed such a story to capture the popular imagination.
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