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This publication by the Association for Gravestone Studies is dedicated to the history, preservation, and study of gravestones and burial grounds. Markers 11 is the latest in a long line of informative publications that includes articles by leading experts in the field, practical advice, and a comprehensive list of resources for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of gravestones. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Co-published with the Association for Gravestone Studies, this is the only scholarly journal dedicated to the study of the gravestone as an art form. This volume presents eight articles on gravestone art in New England, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Scotland, from the 1670s to the 1960s. Featured is an illustrated guide to colonial New England gravestone carvers, along with an examination of the lives and works of some of the important figures in this relatively unexplored field. Will appeal to those interested in colonial history and folklore, as well as anthropology.
A Graveyard Preservation Primer has proven itself to be a time-tested resource for those who are seeking information regarding the protection and preservation of historic graveyards. It was first written to help stewards of early burial grounds responsibly and effectively preserve their graveyards. Much information found in the first edition of the book remains valid today. Still, much has changed in the twenty-five years since its first publication, and the new edition reflects these changes. Attitudes and the understanding of historic graveyards as an important cultural resource have grown and developed over the years. Likewise, changes in treatments have also taken place. Perhaps the most...
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Sticks and Stones: Three Centuries of North Carolina Gravemarkers