Epitaphs From Copp's Hill Burial Ground, Boston - Thomas Bridgman - Bog

Epitaphs From Copp�������s Hill Burial Ground, Boston: With Notes (1851) is a book written by Thomas Bridgman. The book is a collection of epitaphs from the Copp's Hill Burial Ground in Boston, Massachusetts. The epitaphs are inscriptions on gravestones that provide information about the deceased person, such as their name, birth and death dates, and sometimes a short message or poem. The book includes notes from Bridgman, who provides historical and cultural context for the epitaphs. He explains the significance of certain symbols and phrases used in the inscriptions, as well as the social and cultural practices of the time. The Copp's Hill Burial Ground is one of the oldest cemeteries in Boston, dating back to the 17th century. It is the final resting place of many notable figures from Boston's history, including merchants, politicians, and Revolutionary War soldiers. Overall, Epitaphs From Copp�������s Hill Burial Ground, Boston: With Notes (1851) provides a glimpse into the lives and deaths of the people buried in the cemetery, as well as the cultural and historical context of their time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.