The Archaeology of American Cemeteries and Gravemarkers

The Archaeology of American Cemeteries and Gravemarkers
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Download or read book The Archaeology of American Cemeteries and Gravemarkers written by Sherene Baugher and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the evolution of commemorative practices from the 17th century to the present, including those of overlooked populations (African Americans, native Americans, and immigrant groups), to examine Americans' changing attitudes toward death and dying and the transformation from a preindustrial and agricultural country to an industrialized and capitalist one.


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