Handbook Of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Its History, Its Famous Dead, And Its Quaint Epitaphs

Step onto a storied hill where every slate and stone tells a life and a nation s beginning.

Handbook Of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts by Frank H. Perkins is an evocative guide to one of New England s most poignant historic cemeteries. Part local history, part literary anthology, this restored edition maps Old Burial Hill s famous graves, quaint epitaphs, and the personal dramas of early Plymouth life. Perkins intimate, meticulous writing turns headstones into voices: Puritan ministers, sea captains, townspeople and children emerge from the past with clarity and dignity.

This volume is historically significant: a rare, practical burial ground guide that combines genealogical detail, travelable routes for cemetery exploration, and cultural context for Massachusetts historical sites. Casual readers will find human stories and atmospheric turns of phrase; collectors and scholars will prize the annotated references, careful indexing, and Perkins authoritative research on historic epitaphs and New England burial sites.

Rediscovered after decades out of print, this Alpha Editions release has been lovingly restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for Plymouth tourist attraction planners, genealogy research Plymouth projects, and anyone drawn to historic cemetery tours. Immerse yourself in a compact, indispensable handbook to Old Burial Hill history and the famous graves Plymouth remembers.