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- Cemeteries of Illinois: A Field Guide to Markers, Monuments, and Motifs
- Book
- 2017
- Published by: University of Illinois Press
summary
Illinois is home to cemeteries and burial grounds dating back to the Native American era. Whether sprawling over thousands of acres or dotting remote woodlands, these treasure troves of local and state history reflect two centuries of social, economic, and technological change. This easy-to-use guidebook invites amateur genealogists, historians, and cemetery buffs to decipher the symbols and uncover the fascinating past awaiting them in Illinois 's resting places. Hal Hassen and Dawn Cobb have combined almost three hundred photographs with expert detail to showcase how cemeteries and burial grounds can teach us about archaeology, folklore, art, geology, and social behavior. Features include
- the ways different materials used as gravestones and markers reflect historical trends;
- how to understanding the changes in the use of iconographic images;
- the story behind architectural features like fencing, roads, and gates;
- what enthusiasts can do to preserve local cemeteries for future generations.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xi-xiv
- 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-14
- 2. Prehistoric Burial Grounds
- pp. 15-28
- 3. Common Features of Burial Grounds
- pp. 29-94
- 4. Types of Burial Grounds
- pp. 95-122
- 5. Grave Marker Iconography
- pp. 123-140
- 6. Visiting Burial Grounds
- pp. 141-148
- 7. Places to Visit
- pp. 149-157
- Appendix A. Prehistoric Mounds to Visit
- pp. 158-159
- Appendix B. Marker Geology
- pp. 160-166
- Appendix C. Marker Styles Common in Illinois
- pp. 167-174
- Suggested Readings and References Cited
- pp. 177-182
Additional Information
ISBN
9780252099663
Related ISBN(s)
9780252082658
MARC Record
OCLC
993042287
Pages
208
Launched on MUSE
2017-07-14
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2017