A Tomb With a View by Peter Ross: The Stories & Glories of Graveyards - A Book Featuring Graveyards, Tombstones, a Church, Fox, Fence, Bird, Tree, Hills, and Sky
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Venture into the captivating world of A Tomb With a View by Peter Ross, a remarkable exploration of graveyards and the profound stories they hold. This book, recognized as a Financial Times Book of the Year, offers a unique perspective on remembrance, delving into the lives and legacies of those interred within these hallowed grounds. Peter Ross, celebrated for his evocative and deeply humanistic writing, guides readers through a diverse array of burial sites, from the poignant landscapes of Flanders Fields to the historic grounds of Milltown and Kensal Green. Discover the intriguing tales of London's outcast dead and the unexpected role David Bowie plays as their guardian. Uncover the extraordinary life of Phoebe Hessel, a woman who defied convention by disguising herself as a man to fight alongside her beloved and lived through the reigns of five monarchs. Learn why a cemetery in Bristol has become a perfect wedding venue for the goth community. A Tomb With a View is an absorbing journey that answers these and many other fascinating questions for anyone who has ever contemplated the lives and deaths of those resting beneath weathered headstones. The book's rich narratives are interwoven with insights into our societal relationship with memory and the enduring presence of the departed. Readers will find themselves drawn into a world where humor and gravity coexist, and where the seemingly somber subject of death is presented with a vibrant energy and a celebration of life itself. Comparisons to The Salt Path, Mudlarking, Ghostland, Kathleen Jamie, and Robert Macfarlane highlight its appeal to those who enjoy thoughtful and engaging non-fiction. It is a book that confronts our universal fate with a comforting embrace of mortality, leaving readers with a sense of optimism and a deeper appreciation for the stories that shape our understanding of life and loss.
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A Tomb With a View by Peter Ross: The Stories & Glories of Graveyards - A Book Featuring Graveyards, Tombstones, a Church, Fox, Fence, Bird, Tree, Hills, and Sky is a product, currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal (2 offers in total). Prices range from €7.37 to €12.81 depending on retailer.
Retailers commonly describe it as: book, non-fiction, history and graveyards.
It can be bought from local retailers in Dublin and Cork, and is currently marked in stock by at least one seller.
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- 9781472267788
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- book, non-fiction, history, graveyards
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It is currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal, with 2 offers in total.
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Prices range from €7.37 to €12.81 depending on the retailer. See the full list of offers above, sorted from cheapest.
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Yes, it is currently marked in stock by at least one of the retailers listed above.
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It is available from retailers based in Dublin and Cork.
