A cry from the tombs: or, facts and observations on the impropriety of burying the dead among the living, in various ages and nations / [James Peggs].

  • Peggs, James, 1793-1850
Date:
1840
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Credit: A cry from the tombs: or, facts and observations on the impropriety of burying the dead among the living, in various ages and nations / [James Peggs]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. Page. Introductory remarks—The ancient practice of disposing of the dead among various nations, particularly the Greeks and Romans, .Tews and Primitive Christians—Rise of the present practice of interring the dead among the living—Extent, nature and futility of efforts to repress it—The energetic and successful measures of the Trench—Views of the New York Board of Health —Progress of these enlightened views. 1 CHAPTER II. Various statements and facts from different Nations, shewing the evils of burying the dead in Towns and Cities, and especially in and near places of Public Worship.15 CHAPTER III. State of many burial grounds in the Metropolis and the Country—Various ob¬ servations to show the propriety and importance of the discontinuance of the present method of sepulture—Authorities—Objections answered—Value of new Cemeteries properly situated and conducted—Importance of sanatory regulations—The subject connected with the interests of philanthropy and religion—Duty of an enlightened Government—Concluding appeal.28 VS* A