The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death, 1799-1883

The Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death, 1799-1883

by Gary Laderman (Author)

Synopsis

This work explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in northern Protestant communities during the 19th century. It offers insights into the construction of an "American way of death", illuminating the central role of the Civil War and tracing the birth of the funeral industry.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 238
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09 Mar 1999

ISBN 10: 0300078684
ISBN 13: 9780300078688