Understanding Cemetery Symbols: A Field Guide for Historic Graveyards - H. E. Cameron

nGuide to Historic CemeteriesUnderstanding Cemetery Symbols by Tui Snider is a reference book for genealogists, history buffs, ghost hunters and others seeking to learn the forgotten meanings of cemetery symbols in historic graveyards. nFind out: n- Why garden cemeteries were America's first public parks n- The difference between a cemetery and a graveyard n- How the skull and crossbones evolved into cherubs n- Why symbols matter Learn about: n- The different types of American cemeteries n- The history of grave robbing n- The symbolic meaning of coins, stones, and seashells at grave sites n- Common Latin phrases on headstones Identify: n- Saints, angels, and other cemetery statuary n- Symbols for secret societies and clubs n- Different types of crosses n- Common cemetery architecture styles n- The symbolic meaning of plants, flowers, and trees n- Different types of headstone styles, monuments, and mausoleums