Isbn: 9780260238146 - an essay on the danger of interments in cities: translated from a work entitled "essais sur les lieux et des sépultures," &c. &c (classic reprint) (2 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive history of burial practices among various people, with a focus on the dangers of interments within city limits. The author draws on historical, religious, and cultural sources to demonstrate the long-held belief that burying the dead near the living can lead to health risks. The author traces the evolution of burial customs from ancient times to the present day, exploring the reasons why people have chosen different methods of disposing of their dead. The book discusses the impact of religious beliefs, social customs, and environmental factors on burial practices, and examines the dangers associated with each method. The author argues that burying the dead within city limits can lead to the spread of disease, and that it is important to find alternative methods of disposal. The book concludes with a discussion of the ethical implications of burial practices, and the need to balance the rights of the dead with the health of the living. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…