John G. (John Gorham) 1769-1829 Coffin
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'Remarks On The Dangers And Duties Of Sepulture, Or, Security For The Living: With Respect And Repose For The Dead' by John G. Coffin, originally published in 1823, delves into the societal and hygienic implications of burial practices. This historical treatise explores the perceived dangers associated with improper sepulture and underscores the duties owed to both the living and the deceased in ensuring public health and maintaining social order. Coffin’s work provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century concerns surrounding mortality, disease, and the proper handling of the dead. It highlights the evolving understanding of public health and the societal responsibilities related to burial customs. This book will be of interest to historians, public health scholars, and anyone curious about the intersection of social norms, health practices, and attitudes toward death in the early 19th century.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
