Modern Cremation: Its History And Practice (1891) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120077707)

Modern Cremation: Its History And Practice is a book written by Henry Thompson in 1891. The book provides a detailed history of cremation, from its earliest origins to its modern practice. It explores the cultural and religious attitudes towards cremation, as well as the scientific and technical aspects of the process. The author provides an overview of the various methods of cremation, including the use of gas and electricity, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each. The book also includes a discussion of the legal and ethical issues surrounding cremation, such as the disposal of ashes and the rights of the deceased. Overall, Modern Cremation: Its History And Practice is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history and practice of cremation, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this topic.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 Thompson
ISBN-10: 1120077702
ISBN-13: 9781120077707
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2009
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d