Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture

Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture
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Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781574411508
ISBN-13 : 1574411500
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Book Synopsis Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture by : Holly J. Everett

Download or read book Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture written by Holly J. Everett and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a study of roadside crosses in which the author presents the history of these unique commemoratives and their relationship to contemporary memorial culture.


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