Memorials of "God's Acre": Being Monumental Inscriptions in the Isle of Man

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1527738671 / 9781527738676

  • Softcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 2, 2021

Softcover

Condition: New

£ 15.13

 Free Shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Print on Demand. This book chronicles the lives, deaths, and thoughts of the people of the Isle of Man through the 18th and 19th centuries, as recorded on the headstones and within the churches of the island's millennia-old parish system. The book's collection of over 400 inscriptions are transcribed almost exactly as they appear, preserving their original spelling, language, and punctuation, and provide an evocative, moving, and historically valuable window into the Manx way of life across the generations. A rich historical and literary document, the book positions its subject matter within the broader political, social, and cultural history of the Isle of Man and its unique relationship with the larger British story, and the deep Celtic roots of its people, language, and traditions. The headstone inscriptions recorded here include a range of verse, from traditional epitaphs to unique and moving eulogies, reflecting the many ways that we remember, celebrate, and mourn our dead. Through these inscriptions, the author lays bare the profound and universal human themes of life, death, and remembrance. The book's insights into the Manx peoples' lives, values, and beliefs make it a significant contribution to the study of both the Isle of Man and of humanity more broadly, and will be of value to scholars and general readers alike. 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. …

Seller Inventory # 9781527738676_0

Title
Memorials of "God's Acre": Being Monumental Inscriptions in the Isle of Man
Author
John Feltham, Edward Wright
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1527738671
ISBN 13
9781527738676
Seller catalogs
Genealogy

Forgotten Books

London, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 2, 2021

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item5 to 10 business days5 to 10 business days
First item£ 0.00£ 0.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

Specialty

Trade

Seller's business information

FB &c Ltd

Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue
London, United Kingdom SW19 2RR