Shadows in the Valley: A Cultural History of Illness, Death, and Loss in New England, 1840-1916

Most of what we learn about illness and death in between 1840 and 1880 (the core decades of the study) will not surprise anyone familiar with these matters during this well-studied historical time. An exception to this is the final chapter, where Swedlund looks closely at certain practices surroundi...

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Published in:Bulletin of the history of medicine 2011, Vol.85 (2), p.301-302
Main Author: Stowe, Steven M.
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural change
History
Illnesses
Rituals
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Summary:Most of what we learn about illness and death in between 1840 and 1880 (the core decades of the study) will not surprise anyone familiar with these matters during this well-studied historical time. An exception to this is the final chapter, where Swedlund looks closely at certain practices surrounding death-cemetery art, memorial rituals, and the poignant desire of families to prepare bodies for burial and keep personal mementos close.
ISSN:0007-5140
1086-3176
1086-3176
1896-3176
DOI:10.1353/bhm.2011.0031