Fordyce's book is a unique and poignant collection of epitaphs and inscriptions from churchyards across Scotland. These fascinating glimpses into the lives of ordinary people offer a window into a bygone era, and Fordyce's insightful commentary sheds light on the social and historical context of each one. This book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.