Curious Epitaphs Illustrated edition by William Andrews Reference eBooks
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This book is an illustrated version of the original Curious Epitaphs by William Andrews. “Amongst the most curious of the many peculiar epitaphs which are to be found in the quiet resting-places of the departed are those placed to the memory of parish clerks and sextons. We have noted at various times, and at different places, many strange specimens, a few of which we think will entertain our readers.
In the churchyard of Crayford is a grave-stone bearing the following inscription—
Here lieth the body
of
Peter Isnell,
Thirty years clerk of this Parish.
He lived respected as a pious and mirthful man, and died on his
way to church to assist at a wedding,
On the 31st day of March, 1811,
Aged 70 years.”
Curious Epitaphs Illustrated edition by William Andrews Reference eBooks
It started out pretty interesting, but there was just too much of 'the same' over and over.I did not finish the book.
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Curious Epitaphs Illustrated edition by William Andrews Reference eBooks Reviews
We all have to leave the world some time, and the question of what 'final word' we might have on our gravestone is one which however deterring is nonetheless of interest. This book provides many examples of very individual farewells.
It is a very English book. The epitaphs contained in the book are for the most part of ordinary English people. Many are written with ingenuity and humor.
In fact the whole book in some way reminds me of one of the great poems of the English language, "Elegy in a Country Churchyard." Many of the flowers born to blush unseen, whose scent is wasted on the desert air' have their own little stories told here in brief epitaphs.
All this inspires a sense of admiration for the humility and wisdom of much of mankind. " There they alike in trembling hope repose, the bosom of their father and their God".
It started out pretty interesting, but there was just too much of 'the same' over and over.
I did not finish the book.
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