Guide To Laurel Hill Cemetery, Near Philadelphia (1847) - Couverture souple

Sherman, Conger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1436863570 ISBN 13 : 9781436863575

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The ""Guide to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Near Philadelphia"" is a book written by Sherman and Conger in 1847. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located near Philadelphia. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed information about the cemetery's history, layout, and notable gravesites. The first section of the book provides an overview of the cemetery's founding and early history. It describes the vision of the cemetery's founders and the challenges they faced in creating a beautiful and peaceful final resting place for the deceased. The authors also discuss the design of the cemetery, including its winding paths, picturesque vistas, and carefully curated landscaping. The second section of the book provides a detailed map of the cemetery, along with descriptions of each section and notable gravesites. The authors highlight the graves of prominent individuals, including politicians, artists, and military leaders. They also provide information about the cemetery's architecture, including its Gothic-style gatehouse and mausoleums. The final section of the book provides practical information for visitors to the cemetery. It includes tips for navigating the cemetery's winding paths, as well as information about visiting hours, parking, and other amenities. Overall, the ""Guide to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Near Philadelphia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Philadelphia area. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the individuals buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, while also highlighting the cemetery's unique beauty and design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436863570
• ISBN 13: 9781436863575
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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