This book was given to me as a gift by a lady who used to come into the store where I worked. I appreciate her friendship and the gift. My sister and I spend a lot of time wandering around cemeteries looking for historical figures and other interesting people. This book was really informative about the symbolism and meanings that one finds on old tombstones. I have referenced this book several times on our adventures. Anyone who is interested in wandering cemeteries and genealogy would benefit from this quick reference guide to cemetery symbolism.