Tales And Tombstones Of Sunset Cemetery

Author : June Hadden Hobbs,Joe DePriest,Hal Bryant
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476686387

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Tales and Tombstones of Sunset Cemetery by June Hadden Hobbs,Joe DePriest,Hal Bryant Pdf

This book relates the stories and describes the memorials of the people buried in Shelby, North Carolina's historic Sunset Cemetery, a microcosm of the Southeastern United States. The authors, an academic and a journalist, detail the lives and memories of people who are buried here, from Civil War soldiers to those who created the Jim Crow South and promoted the narrative of the Lost Cause. Featured are authors W.J. Cash and Thomas Dixon, whose racist novel was the basis for The Birth of a Nation. Drawn from historical research and local memory, it includes the tales of musicians Don Gibson and Bobby "Pepper Head" London, as well as a paratrooper who died in the Battle of the Bulge and other ordinary folks who rest in the cemetery. A bigger responsibility is to give a voice to the silenced, enslaved people of color buried in unmarked graves. Cemeteries are sacred places where artistry and memory meet--to understand, we need both the tales and the tombstones.

Author : Cody J. Sanders,Mikeal C. Parsons
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506471310

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Corpse Care by Cody J. Sanders,Mikeal C. Parsons Pdf

This volume develops robust, constructive, practical ethics of corpse care that address economic, environmental, and pastoral concerns for caring for the dead.

Author : Thomas William Paterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : 0921271263

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Tales the Tombstones Tell by Thomas William Paterson Pdf

Author : Alice Lillian Gibson,Shawnigan Lake Confederation Centennial Celebrations Committee of 1966-67
Publisher : Cobble Hill, B.C. : Fir Grove Pub.
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : 092127100X

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Tales the Tombstones Tell by Alice Lillian Gibson,Shawnigan Lake Confederation Centennial Celebrations Committee of 1966-67 Pdf

Author : Lambert Florin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033899134

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Tales the Western Tombstones Tell by Lambert Florin Pdf

Author : S. W. Fogo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : WISC:89067445379

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Tales the Tombstones Tell by S. W. Fogo Pdf

Author : Lamar Weaver,Charaman M. Campbell
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595203987

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Tombstones I Have Known by Lamar Weaver,Charaman M. Campbell Pdf

Uncle Tom Allen once told me that every time you speak a name of someone deceased somewhere, somehow they feel it and it makes them feel good. My mother had a hobby of clipping obituaries out of newspapers, which she started before I was ever born. She said that they made her laugh and they made her cry. They gave her strength during trying times. After I was born, I too took up the hobby and later in life began to share some of the old epitaphs with friends. This book is a collection of those obituaries, witty epitaphs and a list of where famous people are buried. Later, I wrote newspaper articles and shared with my readers some of these old epitaphs. They wrote me letters telling me how they enjoyed them. Later, I sent copies to friends in the hospital and nursing homes. They told me it cheered them up. So, I decided to write this book to prove that there is some wit in death. It will make you laugh, cry and feel good!

Author : Douglas Keister
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781423611004

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Stories in Stone by Douglas Keister Pdf

Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.

Author : Joseph C. Dunn,Sandy Gillis,Jill Alison Ganon
Publisher : Prospect Park Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 097539391X

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Hometown Pasadena by Joseph C. Dunn,Sandy Gillis,Jill Alison Ganon Pdf

Hometown Pasadena is a new breed of city guide, an in-depth, personality-rich, four-color book written by locals for locals. The five co-authors Colleen Dunn Bates, Jill Ganon, Sandy Gillis, Mel Malmberg and Mary Jane Horton are all longtime San Gabriel Valley residents, and the foreword authors are Larry Mantle (from NPR's KPCC) and Larry Wilson (editor of the Pasadena Star-News). The book is rich in history, arts, culture, restaurants, gardens, architecture, children's activities, sports and much more, and it is filled with interviews with people who make a difference in the community. It is written and designed with wit, style and intelligence. Hometown Pasadena became an immediate success, going into its fourth printing in less than one year. 256 pages, four-color throughout, flexibound binding with flaps, extensive photography and color maps

Author : Ralph Berwanger
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646708291

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Tales of the Story Keeper by Ralph Berwanger Pdf

Papa Rafa has been the Marino story keeper for more than twenty-five years. As the story keeper, he has memorized almost every leaf of the family tree back to the 1600s. More importantly, Papa Rafa is the protector of stories from the past and a collector of stories from the present. Over 250 years of stories that reveal the character of the Marino family reside in Papa Rafa's library. Within the pages of this book are some of his favorite stories. He has included the story of Great-Grandmother Pia's bravery in war, his sister Isabella's encounter with giant whales, and even his own careless adventure with a rubber raft. They are about Papa Rafa's family. The character names may be new to you, but look carefully, inside every story, you will see someone that you know or maybe even yourself. Readers are invited to visit with Papa Rafa at his virtual coffee shop and bookstore by typing https://paparafa.com into their Internet browser.

Author : M. W. D. Forgey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493029105

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Classic Campfire Stories by M. W. D. Forgey Pdf

Need a good scary story to tell to youngsters—or to anyone, young or old, who wants a little fright before going off to sleep in the great outdoors? Nothing goes better with gooey s’mores and a glowing campfire than a good ghost story, and this collection of Doc Forgey’s best scary classics and frightening folktales will send shivers up anyone’s spine. Classic Campfire Stories includes forty classic stories of adventures and ghosts, all fun and easy to remember and retell. Read about: The Valley of the Blue Mist The Human Hand La Cucaracha Mine The Partner The Mackenzie River Ghost The Death of the Old Lion The Ice Walker only in 1985 version The Message The Haunting of the House on the Ridge

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : California
ISBN : UCD:31175017042691

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Sunset by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas D'Agostino
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764323504

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Haunted Rhode Island by Thomas D'Agostino Pdf

Illustrated with over 60 photos, here are tales of Rhode Island hauntings, vampires, mysterious cairns, wailing brooks, and floating coffins. Haunted locations from throughout the state are included. Ghostly sailors prowl lonely docks, ambushed soldiers of centuries past wail, and a mysterious man in gray walks among tombstones. These are tales sure to chill you in the dead of night!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433006210078

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The Churchman by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lee Beam Weathers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Cleveland County (N.C.)
ISBN : WISC:89067367961

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The Living Past of Cleveland County by Lee Beam Weathers Pdf