Fragile Grounds Louisiana's Endangered Cemeteries |
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| Author:
| Schexnayder, Jessica H.
Manhein, Mary H. |
| Series title: | America's Third Coast Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4968-1432-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Mississippi
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Compiles stories and photographs of endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana's coastal zone and beyond. These burial places link the fragile land to the frailty of the state's threatened community structures. The book highlights the state's vibrant diversity by showing its unique burial customs and traditions, while it also identifies the need for ongoing documentation of cultural elements at risk.
Compiles stories and photographs of endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana's coastal zone and beyond. These burial places link the fragile land to the frailty of the state's threatened community structures. The book highlights the state's vibrant diversity by showing its unique burial customs and traditions, while it also identifies the need for ongoing documentation of cultural elements at risk.