Understanding Cemetery Symbols

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Understanding Cemetery Symbols

Author	: Tui Snider
File Size	: 47,6 Mb
Publisher	: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language	: English
Release Date	: 26 April 2024
ISBN	: 1547047216
Pages	: 0 pages

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Understanding Cemetery Symbols by Tui Snider Book PDF Summary

"Understanding Cemetery Symbols" by Tui Snider helps history buffs, genealogists, ghost hunters and other curiosity seekers decode the forgotten meanings of the symbols our ancestors placed on their headstones. By understanding the meaning behind the architecture, acronyms, & symbols found in America's burial grounds, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for these "messages from the dead."

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