Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With an Account of Some Urns Found at Brampton in Norfolk

By Thomas Browne and John Evans

Book Overview

Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a book written by Thomas Browne. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Hydriotaphia, is an essay on burial customs and practices from ancient times up to the seventeenth century. Browne explores the various ways in which people have disposed of the dead, including cremation, burial at sea, and embalming. He also discusses the symbolism and meaning behind different burial practices.The second part of the book, Urn Burial, is an account of a discovery of urns in Norfolk, England. Browne describes the urns and speculates about the people who were buried in them. He also discusses the significance of urns as a burial vessel and the cultural and religious beliefs associated with them.Overall, Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a fascinating exploration of burial practices and customs throughout history. Browne's writing is both scholarly and poetic, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of death and burial.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165373246
• ISBN13: 9781165373246
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"