Green Oasis in Brooklyn: The Evergreens Cemetery 1849-2008

Noted historian John Rousmaniere traces the history of the Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. Beginning with the land itself before the cemetery was founded in 1850, his engaging text shows how the forces that shaped the history of New York-population growth, immigration and growing wealth-also shaped the Evergreens. He also describes the beautiful monuments and fascinating characters that are buried there. Ken Druse's stunning color photograph...

By John Rousmaniere
Hardcover: 301 pages
Publisher: Seapoint Books and Media; 1st edition (December 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0978689941
ISBN-13: 978-0978689940
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 1.2 x 12.4 inches
Amazon Rank: 1332323
Format: PDF ePub djvu ebook

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This appears to be a well researched book, not only on the history of Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, but of the history of New York City and Brooklyn in particular, where it pertains to dealing with death and the laws that govern cemeteries in that

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