PART III. Introduction 399 Arson 402 1. Spontaneous Combustion by friction 403 2. Spontaneous Combustion by the fermentation of Vegetable and Animal substances 404 3. Spontaneous Combustion by Chemical action 406 Human Combustion 412 Rape 416 Of Homicide generally VOL. II.—1 Of Real and Apparent Death 3 Of the Physiological causes and Phenomena of Sudden Death 16 Syncope 25 Suffocation 32 1. By Drowning 35 2. By Hanging 42 1. By pressure on the Vessels 43 2. By pressure on the Nerves of the Neck 44 3. By pressure on the Fracture of the Spine, and Dislocation of the Neck 44 3. By Manual Strangulation 46 4. By Smothering 48 5. By the Inhalation of Air deprived of Oxygen 48 6. By other modes 55 Death by Exposure to Cold 59 Death by the Agency of Heat 63 Death by Lightning 63 Death by Starvation 67 Application of the physiological facts established in the preceding Chapters, to the general treatment of Asphyxia 75 On the manner of producing Artificial Respiration 78 By the Application of Heat 81 By the Internal Exhibition of Stimulants 82 By Electricity 82 Treatment of particular cases of Asphyxia 84 Case 1. Wherein the action of the heart fails before that of the respiratory organs 84 Case 2. Wherein the function of respiration ceases, while the heart continues to circulate black blood 86 Of the Coroner’s Inquest 93