Historic Gravestone Art of Charleston, South Carolina, 1695-1802

by David R. Mould and Missy Loewe

"Here lyes Buried the Body of MARTHA PERONNEAU...Departed This Life December Ye 14th 1746 Aged 13 Years." Such an inscription was typical of 18th century grave markers in Charleston, South Carolina. Many epitaphs went on to reveal much more about the deceased: personality, religious beliefs, career accomplishments and social position. Attention to social matters was a natural part of life in Charleston, where descendants of the city's 17th century...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786425695
• ISBN13: 9780786425693
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher