Author : Cathy J. Kaemmerlen
Release : 2007-10-29
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 204/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Historic Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta: Speaking Stones by : Cathy J. Kaemmerlen
Download or read book The Historic Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta: Speaking Stones written by Cathy J. Kaemmerlen. This book was released on 2007-10-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately seventy thousand souls lay in rest at historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the silent witnesses of what has gone on before. Their stones carry their stories and the history of Atlanta. Cathy Kaemmerlen, renowned storyteller and Georgia author, explores the tales behind many of the cemetery's notable figures, including: " Margaret Mitchell, of Gone with the Wind fame " Bobby Jones, 1930 winner of all four major golf championships " The Rich brothers, founders of Rich's Department Store " Joseph Jacobs, in whose pharmacy the first Coca-Cola was served