Mount Auburn - Wilson Flagg - Bog

Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons is a book written by Wilson Flagg and published in 1860. The book is a detailed account of Mount Auburn Cemetery, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The author describes the cemetery's layout, monuments, and natural features, and provides historical context for the site's development. Flagg also uses Mount Auburn as a platform to discuss broader themes related to death and mourning in American society during the mid-19th century. He explores the changing attitudes towards death and the role of cemeteries in providing a space for reflection and remembrance. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs that showcase the beauty of the cemetery's landscape and architecture. Additionally, Flagg includes biographical sketches of some of the notable individuals buried at Mount Auburn, including poets, politicians, and other prominent figures. Overall, Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons is a fascinating exploration of one of America's most historic cemeteries, and a reflection on the changing cultural attitudes towards death and mourning during the mid-19th century.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.