This book preserves epitaphs and inscriptions from the late 17th through the early 19th centuries. The author, a distinguished minister, traveled extensively, collecting these inscriptions from tombstones across New England. This book provides a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of people from a bygone era. It explores the historical context of their deaths, shedding light on mortality rates, health conditions, and religious beliefs during this time. The book also examines the literary and artistic significance of these epitaphs, offering insights into how individuals sought to immortalize their legacies. Ultimately, this collection offers a valuable perspective on American history and culture.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book preserves epitaphs and inscriptions from the late 17th through the early 19th centuries. The author, a distinguished minister, traveled extensively, collecting these inscriptions from tombstones across New England. This book provides a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of people from a bygone era. It explores the historical context of their deaths, shedding light on mortality rates, health conditions, and religious beliefs during this time. The book also examines the literary and artistic significance of these epitaphs, offering insights into how individuals sought to immortalize their legacies. Ultimately, this collection offers a valuable perspective on American history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334327506_0
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