Facing the "King of Terrors": Death and Society in an American Community, 1750-1990 (original) (raw)

Facing the "King of Terrors" : death and society in an American community / Robert V. Wells. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p.). isbn 0-521-63319-2 (hbk.) 1. Death-Social aspects-New York (State)-Schenectady-History. 2. Mortality-Social aspects-New York (State)-Schenectady-History. 3. Funeral rites and ceremonies-New York (State)-Schenectady-History. 4. Mourning customs-New York (State)-Schenectady-History. 5. Schenectady (N.Y.)-Social life and customs. I. Title. hq1073.u62s348 2000 306.9′09747′44-dc21 99-21118 isbn 0 521 63319 2 hardback Contents List of Illustrations page vii List of Tables ix List of Abbreviations x Preface xi