Quaint Epitaphs (1896)

By Susan Darling Safford

Book Overview

Quaint Epitaphs is a book written by Susan Darling Safford and published in 1896. The book is a collection of epitaphs, which are short inscriptions on gravestones that are meant to commemorate the deceased. The epitaphs in this book are all unique and interesting, ranging from humorous to poignant. Some of the epitaphs included in the book are from famous people, such as Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan Poe. The book also includes illustrations of gravestones and cemeteries from around the world. Quaint Epitaphs provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of gravestone inscriptions and the ways in which people have chosen to remember their loved ones throughout the ages.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: 116482628X
• ISBN13: 9781164826286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"