During the Industrial Revolution people flocked to American cities. Overcrowding in these areas led to packed urban graveyards that were not only unsightly, but were also a source of public health fears. The solution was a revolutionary new type of American burial ground located in the countryside just beyond the city. This rural cemetery movement is documented in this volume.
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ISBN | 9781611177985 |
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Sprache | eng |
Cover | Fester Einband |
Verlag | University of South Carolina Press |
Jahr | 20180131 |
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