An Original Collection of Extant Epitaphs (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Maiben

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484144561 ISBN 13: 9780484144568

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Glimpses of lives, faith, and memory carved in stone

This edition compiles a wide, human tapestry of epitaphs gathered from churches and cemeteries. It invites readers to encounter voices from the past—personal notes, pious reflections, and quiet humor—that honor those who have gone before us. The book presents the inscriptions in their original form where possible, offering a direct connection to how people spoke about love, virtue, and loss.

The collection spans many places and moments, capturing everyday lives through short verses, moral maxims, and memorial dedications. It blends reverence with curiosity, showing how people remembered family, friends, and neighbors across generations.

• Authentic epitaphs kept in their original language and style, preserving tone and cadence.
• Brief notes that help frame the inscriptions and their humane, historical context.
• A window into attitudes about death, faith, and memory in past communities.
• A thoughtful resource for researchers, genealogists, and readers who enjoy local history.

Ideal for readers who value historical epigraphy, churchyard lore, or those compiling family histories.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484144561
• ISBN 13: 9780484144568
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96