9781333648619 - A Concise History Of, and Guide Through Mount Auburn: With a Catalogue of Lots Laid Out in That Cemetery; A Map of the Grounds, and Terms of ... Interments, &C., &C... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. In a work lauded as a gem of horticultural history, the author traces the evolution of landscape cemeteries in the United States through a comprehensive examination of Mount Auburn Cemetery and the famous individuals interred within it. The book paints a vivid picture of the periodâ"a time of rapid societal changeâ"and offers a poignant view of the cemetery as a mirror to society. The author explores the transformation of burial grounds into picturesque landscapes, mirroring the cultural shift towards appreciating nature. Through the stories of those buried within Mount Auburn, from renowned statesman Daniel Webster to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this book illuminates not only the history of burial practices but also provides a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential figures of the era. 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.