Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to New York City Area Cemeteries & Their Residents
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- Synopsis
- Discover history and beauty in the graveyards of Gotham: &“Keister has done for cemetery exploration what Audubon did for birding.&”—Sunset Magazine With Stories in Stone: New York, the author presents cemetery buffs with stunning photographs, fascinating text, and easy GPS directions for locating gracious architecture, fabulous artwork, and memorable gravesites of famous and not-so-famous area &“residents&” residing peacefully in its beautiful cemeteries. This fact-filled guide covers Green-Wood (part of &“The Big Four&”), churchyards & resting places in both Manhattan and the outer boroughs, and even the pet cemetery in Hartsdale. This unique take on New York&’s landmarks is a collection of fascinating stories and images, including information on cemetery symbols, funerary architecture, secret societies and clubs, people, and even their dogs.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 256 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781423621034
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781423621027
- Publisher:
- Gibbs Smith
- Date of Addition:
- 01/18/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Douglas Keister
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture
- Reading Age:
- 16 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.