Cremation Of The Dead: Its History And Bearings Upon Public Health (1875) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436815840)

The book ""Cremation Of The Dead: Its History And Bearings Upon Public Health"" by William Eassie was published in 1875. The book provides a detailed historical account of cremation as a practice and its impact on public health. The author discusses the benefits of cremation in terms of public health, such as preventing the spread of infectious diseases and reducing the risk of contamination of water sources. Eassie also explores the cultural and religious attitudes towards cremation in different parts of the world, including India, Greece, and Rome. The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs of cremation practices and equipment. Overall, ""Cremation Of The Dead: Its History And Bearings Upon Public Health"" is a comprehensive and informative study of the history and significance of cremation as a public health measure.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: William Eassie
ISBN-10: 1436815843
ISBN-13: 9781436815840
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d