Epitaphs, Or, Church-yard Gleanings, Collected By Old Mortality, Jun

By Old Junior. Mortality

Epitaphs, Or, Church-yard Gleanings, Collected By Old Mortality, Jun, offers a fascinating glimpse into the funerary art and social customs of a bygone era. This collection presents a wide array of epitaphs, those brief memorial inscriptions found on gravestones. The book provides a unique window into the lives, values, and beliefs of people from the past. The carefully transcribed verses, often poignant and sometimes humorous, capture the essence of individual lives and reflect the broader cultural attitudes toward death and remembrance.

Ideal for historians, genealogists, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone interested in social history, this volume offers an engaging and thought-provoking journey through the churchyards of yesteryear, preserving voices and stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1246331756
• ISBN13: 9781246331752
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"