Mount Auburn Cemetery: Boston (1893)

By J.W. Lovering

Book Overview

Mount Auburn Cemetery: Boston (1893) is a book written by J. W. Lovering. It is a comprehensive guide to the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed history of the cemetery, including its establishment in 1831, its design by Henry A. S. Dearborn, and its significance as the first rural cemetery in the United States. The author also includes biographical sketches of some of the notable individuals buried in the cemetery, such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Mary Baker Eddy. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs of the cemetery and its monuments, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Mount Auburn Cemetery or the development of American cemeteries in general. Overall, Mount Auburn Cemetery: Boston (1893) is an informative and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the cultural and historical significance of this iconic American landmark.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120649838
• ISBN13: 9781120649836
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"