Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893)

by Thomas Browne and John Evans

Book Overview

Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a book written by Thomas Browne. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Hydriotaphia, is an essay on burial customs and practices from ancient times up to the seventeenth century. Browne explores the various ways in which people have disposed of the dead, including cremation, burial at sea, and embalming. He also discusses the symbolism and meaning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165373246
• ISBN13: 9781165373246
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"