Regulations Of The Baltimore Cemetery With Suggestions To Lot-holders, And The Act Of Incorporation, 1850


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A fascinating glimpse into the administration and operation of the Baltimore Cemetery in the mid-19th century. The book includes a comprehensive set of regulations governing the use of cemetery lots, as well as suggestions for lot holders on how to maintain and care for their plots. With its detailed descriptions and historical context, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Baltimore and the development of American cemeteries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



















William and Henry Walters, the Reticent Collectors


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Surprisingly, the story of how William Walters and his son Henry created one of the finest privately assembled museums in the United States has not been told."--BOOK JACKET.




The iconography of Manhattan Island


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The iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909 compiled from original sources and illustrated by photo-intaglio reproductions of important maps, plans, views, and documents in public and private collections