A slave who tried to starve him or herself was tortured. If torture didn't work, the slave was force fed with the help of a contraption called a speculum orum, which held the mouth open.Despite the captain's desire to keep as many slaves as possible alive, Middle Passage mortality rates were high.
Dr. Robert Sorenson, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist in Berkeley, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Pacific Presbyterian Medical CenterResidency.
Bronson Cave is one of Hollywoodâs favorite filming locations. The man-made tunnel is carved into the rock wall of an old quarry in Griffith Park. Bronson Caveâs most famous role came in the 1960s, playing the entrance of the Batcave in the Batman TV series.