Description: This book delves into the fascinating story of the creation and evolution of Mount Auburn Cemetery, a landmark of American landscape design and a pioneer in the movement to elevate burial grounds from simple utilitarian spaces to places of beauty and contemplation. The author takes us on a journey through the initial meetings and discussions that led to the establishment of the cemetery, highlighting the individuals and organizations that championed this groundbreaking project. The book explores the blend of practical and philosophical considerations that drove the creation of Mount Auburn, underscoring the changing societal attitudes towards death and mourning in the 19th century. Through detailed accounts of meetings, fundraising efforts, and the development of the cemetery's distinctive design, the author presents a vivid picture of a transformative period in American cultural history. The book's account of Mount Auburn's creation, and its subsequent evolution into a model for other cemeteries, provides a compelling glimpse into the interplay of artistic vision, civic pride, and changing societal values in the shaping of a unique and enduring landscape. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Picturesque Pocket Companion, and Visitor's Guide, Through Mount Auburn : Illustrated with Upwards of Sixty Engravings on Wood (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 258 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry, History
Item Weight: 12.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Mount Auburn Cemetery
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
