Understanding Scottish Graveyards [Paperback]

Betty Willsher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2006

Graveyard epitaphs that capsulate the life and death of ordinary and extraordinary people and of curiosities of times past are of endless interest - the topics in this engaging book range from the standing stones and cairns of the Neolithic and Bronze ages and the early Christian graves to European traditions marking death.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Indispensable for those wishing to find out about or visit Scottish graveyards. A new classic.'British Archaeology 'The volume, and Willsher's numerous other publications, have played a major part ion the reinvigoration of the recording and study of Scotland's burial grounds. Understanding Scottish Graveyards has established itself as a standard work of reference, both for casual visitors and those actively engaged in recording or conservation. ,,, One volume cannot hope to cover comprehensively such a vast field, but the major revisions of this edition, the provision of detailed notes at the end of each chapter and an extended bibliography bring it up-to-date with references to recent research, publications and the diversity of resources now available on the Internet.' Vernacular Building

About the Author

Betty Willsher is the doyenne of the study of Scottish historical kirkyards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: National Museums Of Scotland; 1 edition (August 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1901663965
• ISBN-13: 978-1901663969
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,870,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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