The life of the afterlife in the Big Sky State a history of Montana's cemeteries / Ellen Baumler.

Author/creator Baumler, Ellen
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2021]
Descriptionxx, 186 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Portion of title History of Montana's cemeteries
Contents Death and Burial among the First Montanans -- Mortuary Customs of the Upper Missouri Tribes -- Tragedy Beyond Description -- Before There Was Billings -- Conflict, Misfortune, and Uneasy Transitions -- Death in Montana's Early Communities -- Dead and Buried Twice -- Evolution of Beautiful Grounds -- Cemetery Diversity -- Homage to the Dead -- How We Miss Them.
Abstract "Life of the Afterlife is a ground-breaking history of death in Montana. It offers a unique, reflective, and sensitive perspective on the evolution of customs and burial grounds"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020041728
ISBN9781496214805 (paperback)
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