Handbook of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts by Frank H. Perkins

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Author Perkins, Frank H., 1854-
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
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 70098
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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