Gleanings From God’s Acre

Gleanings From God’s Acre

John Potter Briscoe

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Genealogía, heráldica, nombres y honores
ISBN:
9781104755874
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Gleanings From God�������s Acre: A Collection Of Epitaphs (1883) is a book by John Potter Briscoe that contains a compilation of epitaphs found on tombstones in various graveyards. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people from different eras and social backgrounds, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs of the time. The epitaphs are organized by category, such as those for children, soldiers, and the wealthy. The book also includes an introduction on the history and significance of epitaphs, as well as notes on the symbolism and language used in the inscriptions. Overall, Gleanings From God�������s Acre is a unique and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the human experience.With An Essay On Epitaphs By Samuel Johnson, And A Copious Index.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.

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