While doing research for a family tree, Louis Schafer surveyed thousands of headstones and amassed a unique collection of - often unintentionally - humorous epitaphs. Along with gravestone inscriptions, this book also includes historical information to give the epitaphs more context. Each chapter highlights traditional death customs, eccentric illustrations as well as numerous bizarre, vengeful, rude and funny last words. Surprisingly entertaining and historically informative.
Read More
While doing research for a family tree, Louis Schafer surveyed thousands of headstones and amassed a unique collection of - often unintentionally - humorous epitaphs. Along with gravestone inscriptions, this book also includes historical information to give the epitaphs more context. Each chapter highlights traditional death customs, eccentric illustrations as well as numerous bizarre, vengeful, rude and funny last words. Surprisingly entertaining and historically informative.
Read Less
Add this copy of Best of Gravestone Humor to cart. $16.06, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2020 by Littleberry Press LLC.
