The Undertaker at Work - Couverture souple

Parsons, Brian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1907222286 ISBN 13 : 9781907222283

Editeur : Strange Attractor Press, 2015

Synopsis

A comprehensive historical survey of the work of undertakers in the first half of the twentieth century, essential reading for anyone interested in understanding an often hidden but certainly most fascinating trade.

Reflecting the rapidly changing nature of the undertaker's work in pre, inter and post- war Britain, this book details the introduction of embalming; how the enormous task of dealing with the dead from both World Wars was undertaken; how undertakers coped with the tragic death toll of the Spanish flu, and the rise of the Co-operative Funeral Service. Around these more institutional historical keystones, the author includes several important burials from the period: the moving story of the burial of the Unknown Soldier; the extraordinary tale of the 'empty coffin' of Lord Kitchener, and the awful logistics of dealing with the worst ever aviation tragedy, the crash of the airship R101. Also included is the author's own collection of rare photographs detailing the changes in modes of transport, premises and coffins that took place during this time, along with contemporary advertising and other images showing the undertaker at work. A further section illustrates the work of a related occupation, the monumental mason.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Brian Parsons is the author of The Undertaker at Work (Strange Attractor Press ) and London Cemeteries: An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer (with Hugh Meller).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Strange Attractor Press
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1907222286
• ISBN 13: 9781907222283
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 324
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible