Corpses, Coffins, And Crypts: A History Of Burial
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ISBN : 9780805050660
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Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial
Drawing on extensive historical and anthropological research, personal accounts, and interviews with people who work in the funeral industry, Penny Colman examines the compelling subjects of death and burial across cultures and societies. The text, enriched with stories both humorous and poignant, includes details about the decomposition and embalming processes (an adult corpse buried six feet deep without a coffin will usually take five to ten years to turn into a skeleton) and describes the various customs associated with containing remains (the Igala people in Nigeria have a custom of burying people in as many as twenty-seven layers of clothing). Intriguing facts are revealed at every turn; for example, in Madagascar winter was considered the corpse-turning season.
Specification of Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial
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Author | Penny Colman |
Binding | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN-10 | 0805050663 |
ISBN-13 | 9780805050660 |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Company |
Publication Date | 1997 |
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Height | 7.63 inch. |
Length | 0.85 inch. |
Width | 9.39 inch. |
Weight | 1.45 pounds. |
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