Uncorrected Proof. Pictorial trade wraps. 312pp. Several illustrations, including hand drawn Applegate Pioneer Cemetery map. Iconography on Headstones, Bibliography. The author "was bequeathed a small pioneer cemetery" in Yoncalla, Oregon. This is her story of being its caretaker & sexton, "plotting graves, consoling families, and confronting the funeral industry." She is chair of Oregon's Commission on Historic Cemeteries & is "active in the national cemetery preservation movement." Fine.

Seller Inventory # SHEL031ARC

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

LIVING AMONG HEADSTONES (Signed) Life in a Country Cemetery

Publisher

Thunder's Mouth, NY, 2005

Publication Date

2005

Language

English

ISBN 10

156025677X

ISBN 13

9781560256779

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

ARC.

Condition

Fine

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

Oregon
ARC

About this title

Synopsis

A few years ago, Shannon Applegate was bequeathed a small cemetery in western Oregon. The neglected five acres were not only the burial site for generations of her family and friends but the designated resting ground for many in the nearby, down-on-its-luck logging town. Living Among Headstones chronicles the author's experiences as she takes charge of this sacred land and finds herself plotting graves, consoling families, and confronting the funeral industry as she examines the universal question of why the living care so much about the earthly setting in which the dead are laid to rest. Filled with humor, singular events, pathos, original illustrations, and unexpected smiles, this book offers historical asides and moving personal stories. For example, Shannon explores the language and customs of funerals as she agonizes over how to approach families who have covered graves with plastic flowers and inappropriate ornaments. In doing so, she contemplates the myriad ways cultures past and present approach the dead. In part, this is a book about rural cemeteries in contemporary America, but the sum is a meditation on how we long for those we love to have a continuing place in our world, focusing as much on life as death.

About the Author

SHANNON APPLEGATE is also the author of Skookum: An Oregon Pioneer Family's History and Lore. She is the chair of Oregon's Commission on Historic Cemeteries and is active in the national cemetery preservation movement. She lives in Yoncalla, Oregon.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.booksonthewest.com. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS of individual books or groups of books MAY CONTACT Gene W. Baade Books on the West for direct purchases (Paypal, check, money order) at (425) 271-6481, or email bookwest@q.com. Gene W. Baade, Books on the West issues regular catalogues of quality rare and used non-fiction (and some fiction) Western books relating to cattle/cowboy culture, Native American history, outlaws and lawmen, Western art and photography, and the whole range of subjects especially related to U.S. history west of the Mississippi River. We also have a stock of various nonfiction, modern fiction, miscellaneous and unusual titles. We are noted for quality customer service & protective packaging for shipment. The great majority of titles that we have on hand are single copies, so undelayed inquiry is recommended. We respond to telephone calls and email messages as promptly as we can. Our shipping fees and payment methods are given under Terms of Sale. We have many titles, especially in the Western field, that are not yet on our ABE database. Please inquire if you have specific wants. Contact us if you'd like us to mail you a current catalogue.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Gene W. Baade, Books on the West
WA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

More Information

Shipping Terms

VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.booksonthewest.com. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS of individual books or groups of books MAY CONTACT Gene W. Baade Books on the West for direct purchases (Paypal, check, money order) at (425) 271-6481, or email bookwest@q.com. Shipping via USPS media mail: $4.99 first book, $2.50 each additional book. Priority mail: Regular octavo size book $13.45 first book; each additional will be calculated. Oversized books will require additional shipping charge. **This is almost always the case for shipment out of the United States. Also, with out of country sales, the buyer is responsible for any duty taxes levied. In isolated cases, we may request additional shipping remuneration from the buyer to cover insurance for loss or damage on expensive items. That said, we package very carefully to protect the book or product. Orders made directly to us will be held 10 days for receipt of payment unless other arrangements are made. WASHINGTON RESIDENTS WILL HAVE ADDED point of destination sales tax on book(s) & shipping (tax on the latter as per state law). Satisfaction guaranteed. When buyer receives the book, if the condition is not as described, buyer must quickly contact us for instructions about returning books for full refund. We grade our books carefully and describe them accurately.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 4.99	US$ 19.50

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.