Isbn: 9781332342884 - dearborn's guide through mount auburn (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents historical accounts of persons of note who found their final resting place in Mount Auburn Cemetery. The author focuses on the commemorative monuments and sculptures commissioned by their families to honor their memory. Starting with an introduction to Mount Auburn, the book guides the reader through the 110-acre historic landscape, detailing the evolution of the garden cemetery movement and the architectural styles that grace the grounds. The author also highlights specific memorials and the individuals they commemorate, including their respective contributions to areas such as art, philanthropy, education, and science. Additionally, the book delves into the literary and philosophical themes present throughout the cemetery's monuments and epitaphs, exploring how these elements reflect the Victorian era's fascination with mortality, spirituality, and the afterlife. Through its exploration of art, history, and cultural values, this book offers readers a unique perspective on how death and commemoration were understood in the 19th century. 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.…