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Rest in Peace: A History of American Cemeteries (People's History)

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Rest in Peace: A History of American Cemeteries (People's History)

From unsanitary pits to today's "green" cemeteries, Rest in Peace explores the evolution of burial practices and how they reflect the history and culture of the United States. Interspersed with primary source quotations and fascinating photographs, the book offers an unusual window in to the expression of American cultural identity across the ages.
Country USA
Manufacturer Twenty-First Century Books
Binding Library Binding
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780822534143
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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