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Irwin looks at the historical context of both small rural and large urgan graveyards. The book is illustrated with stunning photos. (200809)
A fascinating excursion into history that is at once very personal and shared. (John Arkelian Arts Forum no. 15 200712)
Shows the variety of monuments... traditions ... symbols and motifs of Canadian cemeteries in 250 colour photographs and erudite text. (The Beaver 200711)
Spectacular ... Offers a fascinating look at some of the most exquisite architecture and compelling history of our nation. (Dona Harvey Westwords, (Westminster United Newsletter, Waterlo 20071027)
Rich with history and information... this fascinating book captures many important faith and cultural traditions before we lose them. (Gloria Nickerson The Daily Gleaner (Fredericton) 20071213)
It is de Visser's images that make the book sparkle, with his heavenly sense for new angles and shafts of light. (Megan Grittani-Livingston Quill and Quire 200712)
Every genealogist's dream book. (Lois Cooper Muskoka Today 20071201)
Stunning pictures ... Angels, sleeping lions, lambs, skulls, ornamented mausoleums -- all make for all magnificent viewing. (Alberta History 200709)
More than a trip down a well-trod memory lane... Irwin has done a masterful job of retelling Canadian graveyard history. (John Bentley Mays The Globe and Mail 20071112)
It is the ultimate tribute to those who have gone before us, a wonderful book of remembrance. (Joan Sutter Shelf Life 200712)
Cemeteries are important vessels of our history, as Irwin and de Visser ably demonstrate. (The National Post 20071102)
[A] must for all who love the exploration and the celebration of this almost forgotten part of our Canadian heritage. (Cooper Edifice Old Home Magazine 200 802)
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated survey of Canada's historical burial places. (Built Heritage News )
The book provides a thought-provoking examination of some of this country's oldest public spaces. (Robert Wiersema The Vancouver Sun )
Jane Irwin ... is articulate and passionate in recounting the stories that underlie these haunting photos. (Louise Abbott The Ottawa Citizen )
A deeply moving and treasured experience. (James Strecker On the Arts (Toronto) )
Packed with hundreds of photographs accompanied by an intelligent text. (Andrew Armitage The Sun Times (Owen Sound, ON) )
Old Canadian Cemeteries is a must for anyone interested in Canadian history. (Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Matters, vol. 6, no. 1 )
A fascinating excursion into history that is at once very personal and shared. (John Arkelian Arts Forum no. 15 200712)
Shows the variety of monuments... traditions ... symbols and motifs of Canadian cemeteries in 250 colour photographs and erudite text. (The Beaver 200711)
Spectacular ... Offers a fascinating look at some of the most exquisite architecture and compelling history of our nation. (Dona Harvey Westwords, (Westminster United Newsletter, Waterlo 20071027)
Rich with history and information... this fascinating book captures many important faith and cultural traditions before we lose them. (Gloria Nickerson The Daily Gleaner (Fredericton) 20071213)
It is de Visser's images that make the book sparkle, with his heavenly sense for new angles and shafts of light. (Megan Grittani-Livingston Quill and Quire 200712)
Every genealogist's dream book. (Lois Cooper Muskoka Today 20071201)
Stunning pictures ... Angels, sleeping lions, lambs, skulls, ornamented mausoleums -- all make for all magnificent viewing. (Alberta History 200709)
More than a trip down a well-trod memory lane... Irwin has done a masterful job of retelling Canadian graveyard history. (John Bentley Mays The Globe and Mail 20071112)
It is the ultimate tribute to those who have gone before us, a wonderful book of remembrance. (Joan Sutter Shelf Life 200712)
Cemeteries are important vessels of our history, as Irwin and de Visser ably demonstrate. (The National Post 20071102)
[A] must for all who love the exploration and the celebration of this almost forgotten part of our Canadian heritage. (Cooper Edifice Old Home Magazine 200 802)
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated survey of Canada's historical burial places. (Built Heritage News )
The book provides a thought-provoking examination of some of this country's oldest public spaces. (Robert Wiersema The Vancouver Sun )
Jane Irwin ... is articulate and passionate in recounting the stories that underlie these haunting photos. (Louise Abbott The Ottawa Citizen )
A deeply moving and treasured experience. (James Strecker On the Arts (Toronto) )
Packed with hundreds of photographs accompanied by an intelligent text. (Andrew Armitage The Sun Times (Owen Sound, ON) )
Old Canadian Cemeteries is a must for anyone interested in Canadian history. (Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Matters, vol. 6, no. 1 )
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Canada abounds in historical burial places. Once you begin noticing their presence, old cemeteries seem to be everywhere. But these important links to the past are in danger of disappearing forever. The expansion of cities and roadways reclaim valuable land, and inscriptions are worn away by weather and time. Older cemeteries may be important records of immigration, settlement, armed forces, epidemics, class and religious schisms, and upward mobility of ethnic groups.
In Old Canadian Cemeteries, Jane Irwin invites the reader on a visual tour of historic cemeteries across Canada, examining such diverse topics as:
- Burial traditions, including customs from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Ukranian, Quaker, Pioneer, Acadian, Chinese, Japanese, Inuit, First Nations and African-American cemeteries
- War memorials
- Graveyard symbols and motifs, and their meanings
- Materials used in cemeteries-stone, wood, bronze and cast iron
- Historic graveyard conservation.
Old Canadian Cemeteries is a must for anyone interested in Canadian history.
(200712)
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