Chronicles of the Tombs: A Select Collection of Epitaphs, Preceded by an Essay On Epitaphs and Other Monumental Inscriptions, With Incidental O

by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew

Book Overview

This fascinating collection of epitaphs and other inscriptions from tombs in England offers a unique glimpse into the lives and deaths of people from different eras and walks of life. Preceded by an essay on the history and art of epitaphs, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of death and commemoration in Britain.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021724874
• ISBN13: 9781021724878
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"