Chronicles of the Tombs

This fascinating collection of epitaphs and other inscriptions from tombs in England offers a unique glimpse into the lives and deaths of people from different eras and walks of life. Preceded by an essay on the history and art of epitaphs, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of death and commemoration in Britain.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.