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Author : Thomas Clifford Mann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781566190497
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Over Their Dead Bodies written by Thomas Clifford Mann and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Andrews
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Curious Epitaphs written by William Andrews and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John G.S. Hanson
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476643296
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Reading the Gravestones of Old New England written by John G.S. Hanson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The graveyards of old New England hold an incredible range of poetic messages in the epitaphs etched into the gravestones, each a profound expression of emotion, culture, religion, and literature. These epitaphs are old, but their themes are timeless: mourning and faith, grief and hope, loss, and memory. This book tells the story of a years-long walk among gravestones and shares insights gained along the way. It identifies the source texts and authors chosen for these stones; interprets something of the tastes and beliefs of the people who did the choosing; offers some hypotheses on the various ways these texts were accessible to readers in remote towns and villages; gives a brief summary of the religious context of the times; and reflects on how the language and literature chosen for these epitaphs express these peoples' conflicted and evolving attitudes towards life, death, and eternity.
Author : Douglas Keister
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423611004
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)
Download or read book Stories in Stone written by Douglas Keister and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2004-04-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Inscriptions on the Grave Stones in the Grave Yards of Northampton written by and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edmund Vincent Gillon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Early New England Gravestone Rubbings written by Edmund Vincent Gillon and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproductions of gravestone rubbings from grave sites in New England.
Author : Edward L. Clark
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332857838
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)
Download or read book A Record of the Inscriptions on the Tablets and Grave-Stones in the Burial-Grounds of Christ Church, Philadelphia written by Edward L. Clark and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Record of the Inscriptions on the Tablets and Grave-Stones in the Burial-Grounds of Christ Church, Philadelphia: Compiled and Arranged at the Request of Vestry The property on which the church is built was pur chased in the year 1695, only thirteen years after the city was founded, and when the population numbered about The first church interments were made in this ground, but the population of the city increasing rapidly, it was soon found necessary to secure a lot in the suburbs for a burial-place. Accordingly, in the year 1719, the ground at Fifth and Arch Streets was pur chased, and most of the interments were afterwards made there. Almost all the old families of Philadelphia will find that the remains of some of their ancestors rest in this hallowed ground, as it was for a long time the main repository of the dead in the city. The earliest date, as at present seen on the inscriptions, is 1721, but interments were made there during the year it was Opened, and no stones appear to have been placed over the graves. It is a cause of regret that tablets were not always erected over every grave, as memorials of the departed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Thomas Bridgman
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019472583
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (725 download)
Download or read book Inscriptions on the Grave Stones in the Grave Yards of Northampton, and of Other Towns in the Valley of the Connecticut, as Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, &c. written by Thomas Bridgman and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously researched volume records the epitaphs and historical details of gravestones in various New England towns. It provides valuable insights into local genealogy, social customs, and religious beliefs from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Lynette Strangstad
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759122431
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)
Download or read book A Graveyard Preservation Primer written by Lynette Strangstad and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Graveyard Preservation Primer has proven itself to be a time-tested resource for those who are seeking information regarding the protection and preservation of historic graveyards. It was first written to help stewards of early burial grounds responsibly and effectively preserve their graveyards. Much information found in the first edition of the book remains valid today. Still, much has changed in the twenty-five years since its first publication, and the new edition reflects these changes. Attitudes and the understanding of historic graveyards as an important cultural resource have grown and developed over the years. Likewise, changes in treatments have also taken place. Perhaps the most dramatic change in burial ground preservation is in the world of technology. Changes in computers and the way we use them have also changed preservation practices in historic graveyards. Discussion of technological changes in the new edition includes those in mapping, surveying, photography, archaeology, and other areas of evaluation and planning. Consideration is given, too, to maintenance and conservation treatments, including both traditional and newer treatments for stone, concrete, and metals. Metals were not discussed in the earlier editions, and protection and preservation of the landscape as it relates to graveyards is an expanded focus of this book. The historic preservation of cemeteries and burial grounds is an aspect within the discipline of historic preservation that is unknown to many. Those whose responsibility is the care of these historic sites may be unfamiliar with appropriate approaches to such areas as documentation, planning, maintenance, and conservation. Unwitting personnel can do irreparable harm to these important cultural resources. The Primer is an effort to protect historic cultural resources by breaching the gap between maintenance staff, cemetery boards, friends’ groups, and graveyard preservation professionals by offering readily available, responsible information regarding graveyard protection and preservation. It is also designed to assist those who would undertake a preservation project in the reclaiming of a neglected or abandoned historic cemetery. The book is generously illustrated with diagrams and photos illustrating procedures and gravemarker and graveyard forms, styles, and materials. The appendix section is completely updated and expanded, offering a worthwhile resource in itself.
Author : Charles Rogers
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Monuments and Monumental Inscriptions in Scotland written by Charles Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mary Hooper
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
ISBN 13 : 9781429982832
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (828 download)
Download or read book Newes from the Dead written by Mary Hooper and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Intriguing and captivating."—Celia Rees, author of Witch Child WRONGED. HANGED. ALIVE? (AND TRUE!) Anne can't move a muscle, can't open her eyes, can't scream. She lies immobile in the darkness, unsure if she'd dead, terrified she's buried alive, haunted by her final memory—of being hanged. A maidservant falsely accused of infanticide in 1650 England and sent to the scaffold, Anne Green is trapped with her racing thoughts, her burning need to revisit the events—and the man—that led her to the gallows. Meanwhile, a shy 18-year-old medical student attends his first dissection and notices something strange as the doctors prepare their tools . . . Did her eyelids just flutter? Could this corpse be alive? Beautifully written, impossible to put down, and meticulously researched, Newes from the Dead is based on the true story of the real Anne Green, a servant who survived a hanging to awaken on the dissection table. Newes from the Dead concludes with scans of the original 1651 document that recounts this chilling medical phenomenon. Newes from the Dead is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Scriptural Epitaphs written by and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Janet C. Greene
Publisher : Alan C Hood
ISBN 13 : 9780911469103
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (691 download)
Download or read book Epitaphs to Remember written by Janet C. Greene and published by Alan C Hood. This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In earlier times, people felt the need to leave a permanent record of who they were and what they stood for. Nowadays people tend to keep quiet about those things, at least in their final resting place. But many have found a new fascination in wandering about an old graveyard. They are often touched and moved by what they read there. Those people of former generations have much to say to us, although with great economy of words because each letter had to be chiseled in stone with hand tools.
Author : C. P.] [from old catalog] [Evans
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Inscriptions from the Grave Stones in the Cemetery on Eighth Street, Watervliet, New York, Adjoining the United States Arsenal on the South West written by C. P.] [from old catalog] [Evans and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Bridgman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332144648
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (446 download)
Download or read book Inscriptions on the Grave Stones written by Thomas Bridgman and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Inscriptions on the Grave Stones: In the Grave Yards of Northampton, and of Other Towns in the Valley of the Connecticut, as Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, &C The object of the Compiler in the work he has undertaken is to preserve in a durable form some most interesting but rapidly perishing memorials of our Puritan ancestors. He has taken much pains to trace and to transcribe the inscriptions correctly. T. B. From the first settlement of Northampton in 1654, to 1661, a period of 7 years, there were 10 deaths. The place of burial was Meeting House Hill. The Town voted that after Oct. of that year no more burials should be on that spot, and the present yard was selected for that purpose. The first person buried therein was Henry Curtis, the only person who died that year; but no monument designates the place of his interment, nor that of others, for many years. Among this number was Rowland Stebbins, ancestor of all of the name now in America, who died Dec.14, 1671, aged 77, to commemorate whose death a Granite Cenotaph has been erected, which will be noticed in the Sequel of Monumental descriptions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edward L. Clark
Publisher : Applewood Books
ISBN 13 : 1429093099
Total Pages : 694 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Burial Grounds of Christ Church written by Edward L. Clark and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ Church Philadelphia and its Burial Ground is the final resting place of seven signers of the Declaration of Independence and five signers of the U.S. Constitution, the most famous burial being Benjamin Franklin. Also buried on church grounds are early American leaders, prominent lawyers, medical pioneers, and military heroes. In 1864, Church Warden Edward Clark compiled this book of all visible inscriptions in and around the church and at the 5th Street Burial Ground.
Author : William Ogden Wheeler
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Inscriptions on the Tomb Stones and Monuments in the Grave Yards at Whippany and Hanover, Morris County, N.J. written by William Ogden Wheeler and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
