Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons (1860) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120838858)

Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons is a book written by Wilson Flagg and published in 1860. The book is a descriptive account of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was one of the first rural cemeteries in the United States. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed description of different aspects of the cemetery. The first chapter gives an overview of the history of Mount Auburn and its significance as a burial ground. The subsequent chapters focus on the various monuments, tombs, and sculptures that can be found in the cemetery, as well as the natural beauty of the landscape.Throughout the book, Flagg emphasizes the spiritual and moral lessons that can be learned from visiting Mount Auburn. He argues that the cemetery is not just a place of mourning, but also a place of contemplation and reflection. Flagg also discusses the role of Mount Auburn in the broader cultural and historical context of the United States, particularly in relation to the development of the rural cemetery movement.Overall, Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons is a richly detailed and thought-provoking exploration of one of America's most important cemeteries. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social history of the United States, as well as insights into the human experience of grief, loss, and remembrance.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: Wilson Flagg
ISBN-10: 1120838851
ISBN-13: 9781120838858
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d