Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America (Revised)

Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils

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Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America (Revised)
  • Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America (Revised)
  • Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils: Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America (Revised)
Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils

Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils

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$11.50
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During the 19th century, death shadowed daily life. A high infant mortality rate, poor sanitation, risk during childbirth, poisons, ignorance, and war kept 19th-century Americans busy practicing the ritual of mourning. The Victorian era in both Europe and America saw these rituals elevated to an art form expressing not only grief, but also religious feeling, social obligation, and even mourning fashion. Complete with period illustrations, Widow's Weeds and Weeping Veils explores how Victorians viewed death and dying as a result of the profound historical events of their time. This concise, informative work is ideal for students of Victorian-era culture and Civil War enthusiasts.

Book Details

ISBN
9780983863113
Binding
Paperback
Authors
Bernadette Loeffel-Atkins
Publisher
Gettysburg Publishing
Published Date
April 1, 2012
Language
English
Pages
56
Physical Info
0.2 in H x 8.3 in L x 5.4 in W (0.3 lb)

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