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Some of the members of the, Society being sagacious enough to perceive the dangers that threatened their original plan, determined to organize a new Association which should have but one object, viz: that of establishing and conducting a public, rural Cemetery, upon such principles and under such a system of management as would best accord with the feelings and wishes of the community. These had been excited by the examples of Mount Auburn, in Boston, of Greenwood, in New York, and of Laurel Hill, in Philadelphia, asthose had been by Perela Chaise, in Paris. The design of these rural Cemeteries was to remove from the last resting places of the friends loved and lost that gloom and dread with which a future state was regarded by the ancient Pagans - which made them look forward to the happiest state hereafter as one far inferior to the lowest condi[4.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332935230
- ISBN 13 9781332935239
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages286
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and intellectual origins of rural cemeteries, using the example of Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery as a primary case study. The text provides a rich overview of the cemetery's design and landscaping and its role in the development of the broader rural cemetery movement. The author draws on extensive historical research and original source material to explore how Spring Grove's founders and designers drew inspiration from European models, including PÃ re Lachaise in Paris and Mount Auburn in Boston. The book also examines the cemetery's role as a reflection of changing societal attitudes towards death and mourning in the 19th century. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the history of landscape architecture, urban planning, and the cultural significance of cemeteries in American society. 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 # 9781332935239_0
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