Old Burial Grounds of New Jersey: A Guide

Old Burial Grounds of New Jersey: A Guide
ISBN-10
0813521114
ISBN-13
9780813521114
Category
History
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Author
Janice Kohl Sarapin

Description

This illustrated guidebook to New Jersey's old burial grounds is unique, not just for New Jersey, but for anywhere in America. Janice Kohl Sarapin introduces you to the history and lore of old graveyards. She shows you how to read epitaphs, how to date gravestones by style, how to restore an abandoned graveyard, and how to find out the stories of the people buried there. She describes more than 120 fascinating old burial grounds throughout the state (including the cemeteries of African-Americans, Jewish communities, and other ethnic and religious groups). She provides full directions and details about what makes each one special as well as suggestions for planning your visit and for educational activities to use with children and adults.

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