Ross, Peter
A Tomb With a View - The Stories & Glories of Graveyards: A Financial Times Book of the Year
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472267788
- author:
- Ross, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Headline Book Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A Tomb with a View - the Stories and Glories of Graveyards by Peter Ross In this absorbing book, Peter Ross explores the often-overlooked world of graveyards, taking readers on a journey through some of Britain's most fascinating burial grounds. From the tranquil landscapes of Flanders Fields to the lively ossuaries of Milltown, Ross delves into the history and significance of these places, revealing the stories and anecdotes that lie beneath their surface. Through his considered and moving writing, Ross examines our relationship with remembrance and the ways in which the dead continue to shape our lives. With a deep humanity and a keen eye for detail, he brings these often-marginalised places to life, revealing the beauty and complexity of the human experience. A fascinating and thought-provoking read, A Tomb with a View is a lively elegy to Britain's best burial grounds, full of life and anecdote.
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