Metrical Epitaphs: Ancient And Modern (1868) is a book written by John Booth, which is a collection of epitaphs in verse form. The book contains a selection of epitaphs from ancient and modern times, including those from famous poets and writers. The epitaphs are arranged in chronological order, starting from ancient Greece and Rome and ending with contemporary times. The book also includes an introduction by the author, which provides a brief history of the epitaph and its significance in literature. The epitaphs in the book are written in various styles, including sonnets, elegies, and quatrains. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in literature, history, and poetry.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.