Project Gutenberg 2010-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 593 Norfolk, Horatio Edward Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs" by Horatio Edward Norfolk is a compilation of humorous and peculiar tombstone inscriptions written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as both an exploration and a celebration of the often whimsical nature of epitaphs found in graveyards across Great Britain, showcasing a variety of expressions that reflect the personalities of the deceased as well as the cultural attitudes toward death and remembrance. The opening of the collection presents an introduction to the topic, indicating that while British epitaphs may lack the elegance seen in other cultures, they compensate with a distinctive humor and charm. The preface outlines Norfolk's intent to amuse readers with a selection of epitaphs that range from sardonic and witty to poignant and sincere, reflecting a rich tapestry of human experiences and emotions. Following this, the book begins with a showcase of various epitaphs gathered from multiple locations, highlighting the unique stories and characteristics of those interred, whether through clever wordplay or heartfelt tributes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Epitaphs Epitaphs -- Great Britain PN Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature 307182 2025-10-14T05:46:10.548634 text/html 307423 2010-11-23T02:25:25 text/html 214445 2025-10-14T05:46:30.652502 application/epub+zip 212823 2025-10-14T05:46:18.708545 application/epub+zip 178581 2025-10-14T05:46:15.119562 application/epub+zip 517496 2025-10-14T05:46:35.151514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483400 2025-10-14T05:46:25.623502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329811 2022-09-15T14:41:35.757313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247907 2025-10-14T05:46:08.984615 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249944 2010-11-23T02:25:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247682 2010-11-23T02:25:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19625 2025-10-14T05:46:35.293467 application/rdf+xml 24199 2025-10-14T05:46:15.681593 image/jpeg 4782 2025-10-14T05:46:15.405593 image/jpeg 90962 2010-11-23T02:25:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 97833 2010-11-23T02:25:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 90364 2010-11-23T02:25:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 195323 2025-10-14T05:46:10.573610 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog