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Grave Matters: A Lively History of Death Around the World by Nigel Barley

Grave Matters: A Lively History of Death Around the World

Nigel Barley
240 pages
Henry Holt & Co
Jan 1997
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Takes a light-hearted yet sympathetic look at death and death rituals in various societies as an example of the variety and inventiveness of human culture. Much of the material is based on the author's experiences in traditional African cultures. For general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Published 1997
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