02092cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500620014126400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800450042052011650046553400450163065300130167565300300168885600430171899900170176134273UtSlPG20260610133800.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aNorfolk, Horatio Edward10aGleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-10  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs" by Horatio Edward Norfolk is a compilation of humorous and peculiar tombstone inscriptions written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both an exploration and a celebration of the often whimsical nature of epitaphs found in graveyards across Great Britain, showcasing a variety of expressions that reflect the personalities of the deceased as well as the cultural attitudes toward death and remembrance.   The opening of the collection presents an introduction to the topic, indicating that while British epitaphs may lack the elegance seen in other cultures, they compensate with a distinctive humor and charm. The preface outlines Norfolk's intent to amuse readers with a selection of epitaphs that range from sardonic and witty to poignant and sincere, reflecting a rich tapestry of human experiences and emotions. Following this, the book begins with a showcase of various epitaphs gathered from multiple locations, highlighting the unique stories and characteristics of those interred, whether through clever wordplay or heartfelt tributes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEpitaphs  aEpitaphs -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34273  c75119d75119