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

Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph

ISBN 10: 1021724874 / ISBN 13: 9781021724878

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chronicles of the Tombs: A Select Collection of Epitaphs, Preceded by an Essay On Epitaphs and Other Monumental Inscriptions, With Incidental Observations On Sepulchral Antiquities
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1021724874
• ISBN 13: 9781021724878
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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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.

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