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 Project Gutenberg 2012-04-25 Public domain in the USA. 466 Andrews, William 1848 1908 Curious Epitaphs Epitaphs on tradesmen -- Typographical epitaphs -- Good and faithful servants -- Epitaphs on soldiers and sailors -- Epitaphs on musicians and actors -- Epitaphs on sportsmen -- Bacchanalian epitaphs -- Epitaphs on parish clerks and sextons -- Punning epitaphs -- Manxland epitaphs -- Epitaphs on notable persons -- Miscellaneous epitaphs. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Curious Epitaphs" by William Andrews is a collection of unique and often humorous epitaphs, compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The work includes various epitaphs that reflect the whims, professions, and characteristics of the deceased, illustrating a rich tapestry of human life and values as memorialized in grave markers. It encompasses a diverse range of subjects, from tradesmen to notable figures, showcasing the creative ways in which people have been commemorated. The opening of the compilation introduces several epitaphs, starting with those dedicated to tradesmen, specifically watchmakers. Each epitaph displays a blend of wit and sentimentality, capturing the essence of the individuals through clever wordplay and metaphor that relates their professions to their lives and afterlives. For instance, the epitaph for George Routleigh, a watchmaker, poetically likens his life to the workings of a clock, showcasing a humorous yet respectful tribute to his character and skills. This section sets the tone for the rest of the book, inviting readers to reflect on the intersection of life, death, and memory through the lens of epitaphs that often celebrate individual stories and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Epitaphs -- Great Britain PN Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 434636 2025-10-16T06:24:33.628417 text/html 426613 2012-04-24T19:21:50 text/html 1348983 2025-10-16T06:24:51.367276 application/epub+zip 1355328 2025-10-16T06:24:39.953354 application/epub+zip 214738 2025-10-16T06:24:36.894394 application/epub+zip 1581302 2025-10-16T06:24:56.320264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1515575 2025-10-16T06:24:47.389328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364230 2022-09-18T06:42:59.891290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307077 2025-10-16T06:24:31.802382 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306898 2012-04-24T19:21:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306903 2012-04-24T19:21:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20234 2025-10-16T06:24:56.469255 application/rdf+xml 14796 2025-10-16T06:24:37.591339 image/jpeg 3836 2025-10-16T06:24:37.300372 image/jpeg 124814 2012-04-24T19:21:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1135946 2012-04-24T19:21:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 124775 2012-04-24T19:21:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1211264 2025-10-16T06:24:33.699366 application/octet-stream application/zip