Comic Epitaphs: From The Very Best Old Graveyards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163806791)

Comic Epitaphs: From The Very Best Old Graveyards is a book written by Henry R. Martin. It is a compilation of humorous and witty epitaphs found on tombstones in old graveyards. The book is a collection of over 300 epitaphs from various cemeteries across the United States, including New England, the Midwest, and the South. The epitaphs range from silly one-liners to clever puns and jokes, making for an entertaining read. Martin provides a brief history of each cemetery and the context in which the epitaphs were written. The book is a lighthearted and amusing look at death and the way people have chosen to be remembered. It is a great read for anyone interested in humor, history, or the macabre.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.

Author: Henry R. Martin
ISBN-10: 116380679X
ISBN-13: 9781163806791
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d