9781334648700 - A Concise History Of, and Guide Through Mount Auburn: With a Catalogue of Lots Laid Out in That Cemetery; A Map of the Grounds, and Terms of ... Interments, &C., &C... (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 surveys the history of the cemetery and funeral customs in America, covering their evolution from the 17th century to the 19th century. The author discusses the changes in burial practices, the development of cemeteries, and the rise of the funeral industry. The book also explores the social and cultural factors that have influenced these changes, including the growth of cities, the rise of the middle class, and the changing attitudes towards death. The author concludes by discussing the current state of the cemetery and funeral industry and offers insights into the future of death and dying in America. 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.