Churchyard Literature

A Choice Collection Of American Epitaphs, With Remarks On Monumental Inscriptions And The Obsequies Of Various Nations (1876)

von John Robert Kippax

216 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Churchyard Literature: A Choice Collection Of American Epitaphs, With Remarks On Monumental Inscriptions And The Obsequies Of Various Nations"" is a book written by John Robert Kippax and published in 1876. The book is a compilation of American epitaphs, which are inscriptions on gravestones or monuments that commemorate the deceased. Along with the collection of epitaphs, the book also includes remarks on monumental inscriptions and funerary customs of various nations. The author provides insights into the symbolism and language used in epitaphs, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were created. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American funerary customs and the art of epitaph writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Besondere Ereignisse und Themen Genealogie, Heraldik, Namen und Titel
• ISBN: 9781104083861
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC