02348cam a22003613u 4500 70098 UtSlPG 20260610134624.0 m cr n 260607r20231902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02018019 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Perkins, Frank H., 1854- Handbook of Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts : The old burying-ground Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-21 Bob Taylor, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Originally published: United States: A. S. Burbank, 1902 Epitaphs -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth Cemeteries -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth Burial Hill (Plymouth, Mass.) Plymouth (Mass.) -- Genealogy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70098 110843 110843