Handbook of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts by Frank H. Perkins
"Handbook of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts" by Frank H. Perkins is a historical account published in the early 20th century that delves into the rich history of Burial Hill, a notable cemetery in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The book discusses the various prominent figures interred there, such as Pilgrim ancestors and Revolutionary War heroes, and features several intriguing epitaphs that reflect the attitudes and customs of early American society. The handbook meticulously documents
the significant historical landmarks and individuals associated with Old Burial Hill. It details the various graves, offering insights into the lives of those buried there, including Governor William Bradford and John Howland, and highlights the symbolic meanings of the gravestones' inscriptions. Perkins aims to paint a picture of the colony's founding families and their enduring legacy through the careful preservation of their resting place. The book is not only an informative guide to a significant historical site but also an homage to the ancestors who shaped the early American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Perkins, Frank H., 1854- |
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| LoC No. | 02018019 |
| Title |
Handbook of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts its history, its famous dead, and its quaint epitaphs |
| Alternate Title | The old burying-ground |
| Original Publication | United States: A. S. Burbank, 1902. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Epitaphs -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth |
| Subject | Cemeteries -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth |
| Subject | Burial Hill (Plymouth, Mass.) |
| Subject | Plymouth (Mass.) -- Genealogy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70098 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 257 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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