Baked Meats Of The Funeral: A Collection Of Essays, Poems, Speeches, Histories And Banquets (1866)

Baked Meats of the Funeral is a collection of various literary works compiled by Charles G. Halpine in 1866. The book contains a diverse range of genres, including essays, poems, speeches, histories, and banquets. The title of the book is derived from Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, where the character Hamlet refers to the funeral feast as ""baked meats.""The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and literature. The poems are a mix of original works by Halpine and selections from other poets. The speeches included in the book are from various historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Webster.The histories in the book cover a variety of subjects, including the American Revolution and the Civil War. The banquets section of the book contains recipes and descriptions of various dishes that were served at funerals during the 19th century.Overall, Baked Meats of the Funeral provides a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of the mid-19th century. The collection is a testament to the diversity of literary genres and topics that were popular during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.