Erie Cemetery: A Handbook, Historical, Biographical, And Descriptive (1903) - Paperback

by Erie Cemetery (Author)

""Erie Cemetery: A Handbook, Historical, Biographical, And Descriptive"" is a book published in 1903 by Erie Cemetery, a historic cemetery located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the cemetery and its history, including detailed descriptions of its notable monuments and gravesites, as well as biographical information on some of the individuals buried there.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the cemetery. The first section provides a brief history of the cemetery, including its founding and early development. The second section offers a detailed description of the cemetery's layout and design, including information on its various sections and notable features.The third section of the book is devoted to biographical sketches of some of the more prominent individuals buried in the cemetery. These include politicians, business leaders, and other notable figures from Erie's history. Each sketch includes information on the individual's life and accomplishments, as well as their connection to Erie and the cemetery.The final section of the book provides a detailed index of all the gravesites in the cemetery, organized by section and lot number. This section also includes a map of the cemetery, making it easy for visitors to locate specific gravesites.Overall, ""Erie Cemetery: A Handbook, Historical, Biographical, And Descriptive"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Erie's most important landmarks, as well as the lives of some of the individuals who helped shape the city's past.Containing Also The Charter And Laws, Rules And Regulations, And Other Matters Of General Information.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.