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Undertaker at Work by Brian Parsons (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStrange Engineering Attractor
ISBN-101907222286
ISBN-139781907222283
eBay Product ID (ePID)236976846
Product Key Features
Book TitleUndertaker at Work
Number of Pages324 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Industries / Service, Death & Dying, Social Aspects, Europe / Great Britain / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics, History
AuthorBrian Parsons
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight30.7 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-462134
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal338.4/33939
SynopsisA comprehensive historical survey of the work of undertakers in the first half of the twentieth century, essential reading for anyone interested in understanding an often hidden but certainly most fascinating trade. Reflecting the rapidly changing nature of the undertaker's work in pre, inter and post- war Britain, this book details the introduction of embalming; how the enormous task of dealing with the dead from both World Wars was undertaken; how undertakers coped with the tragic death toll of the Spanish flu, and the rise of the Co-operative Funeral Service. Around these more institutional historical keystones, the author includes several important burials from the period: the moving story of the burial of the Unknown Soldier; the extraordinary tale of the 'empty coffin' of Lord Kitchener, and the awful logistics of dealing with the worst ever aviation tragedy, the crash of the airship R101. Also included is the author's own collection of rare photographs detailing the changes in modes of transport, premises and coffins that took place during this time, along with contemporary advertising and other images showing the undertaker at work. A further section illustrates the work of a related occupation, the monumental mason., A comprehensive historical survey of the work of undertakers in the first half of the twentieth century, essential reading for anyone interested in understanding an often hidden but certainly most fascinating trade. Reflecting the rapidly changing nature of the undertaker's work in pre, inter and post- war Britain, this book details the introduction of embalming; how the enormous task of dealing with the dead from both World Wars was undertaken; how undertakers coped with the tragic death toll of the Spanish flu, and the rise of the Co-operative Funeral Service.Around these more institutional historical keystones, the author includes several important burials from the period- the moving story of the burial of the Unknown Soldier; the extraordinary tale of the 'empty coffin' of Lord Kitchener, and the awful logistics of dealing with the worst ever aviation tragedy, the crash of the airship R101.Also included is the author's own collection of rare photographs detailing the changes in modes of transport, premises and coffins that took place during this time, along with contemporary advertising and other images showing the undertaker at work. A further section illustrates the work of a related occupation, the monumental mason.
LC Classification NumberRA623.6
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