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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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

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

Loeffel-Atkins, Bernadette

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19th Century United States HistoryCivil War Period (1850-1877)Death & Dying

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ISBN10: 0983863113
ISBN13: 9780983863113
Publisher: Gettysburg Publishing
Published: Apr 1 2012
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.30
Language: English
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.

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