Old Canadian Cemeteries: Places of Memory

by Jane Irwin, John de Visser (Photographer)

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 Old Canadian Cemeteries is a must for anyone interested in Canadian history.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 12, 2007

Reviews

[Richard Worden · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome book!

[Ontario Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Gorgeous photos and a highly informative text. I’m so glad a discovered it in my local library.

[Jada Roche · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful book for anyone who enjoys the stories burial grounds provide.