The cremation of the dead by Hugo Erichsen
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"The Cremation of the Dead" by Hugo Erichsen is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work discusses various aspects of cremation, arguing for its adoption from aesthetic, sanitary, religious, historical, medico-legal, and economical perspectives. Erichsen, a medical doctor and advocate for cremation, seeks to address public misconceptions and promote this practice as a more hygienic alternative to traditional burial methods. At the start of the volume, the author
establishes his intent to advocate for the acceptance of cremation. He recounts historical resistance to the practice, highlighting the need for society to move toward a more enlightened and sanitary approach to handling the dead. The opening chapters detail the history of cremation, tracing its origins across cultures and emphasizing its sanitary benefits as populations grew. Erichsen also reflects on past practices, introducing thoughts on how the stigma surrounding cremation has historically obstructed its acceptance as a viable, respectful method of disposition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erichsen, Hugo, 1860-1944 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Wells, Spencer, 1818-1897 |
| LoC No. | 07035835 |
| Title |
The cremation of the dead considered from an aesthetic, sanitary, religious, historical, medico-legal, and economical standpoint |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Cremation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54176 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54176-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 719 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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