Modern Park Cemeteries (1912)

Modern Park Cemeteries is a book written by Howard Evarts Weed in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design and development of cemeteries in the modern age. It explores the history and evolution of cemetery design, from the traditional churchyard burial grounds to the modern park-like cemeteries of the early 20th century. Weed discusses the importance of creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere in cemeteries, and the role of landscape architecture in achieving this. He provides detailed descriptions of various design elements, such as the use of trees, shrubs, and flowers, as well as the placement of roads, paths, and water features. The book also covers practical considerations such as cemetery layout, burial regulations, and the construction of mausoleums and other structures. Weed emphasizes the need for cemeteries to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and provides numerous examples of successful cemetery designs from around the world. Overall, Modern Park Cemeteries is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the development of modern cemetery design. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of landscape architecture, urban planning, or the cultural significance of burial grounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.