Article on historic ‘pet’ cemeteries
2013 July 26
Barry rescuing a child : memorial at the entrance of the Cimitiere des Chiens, Asnieres – sur – Seine, Paris
In this article in the book Animal Death I discuss the 3 oldest ‘pet’ cemeteries in their respective countries: Hyde Park, London, Hartsdale outside New York and the Cimitere des Chiens in Asnieres-sur-Seine in Paris. I consider the ways in which human and animal space is blurred in such localities. I also discuss both some of the continuities as well as changes in the human – animal relationship as depicted on gravestones.
My article can be downloaded for free by clicking on this link Kean animal cemeteries.
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