Stones And Bones Of New England
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Stones And Bones Of New England
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Author : Lisa Rogak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-05-15
Stones And Bones Of New England written by Lisa Rogak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-15 with History categories.
Whether it's for their solace and beauty or for the sense of history that seeps from the ground, cemeteries are fascinating places to visit, this guide shows where to find the most interesting and unusual ones in all of New England. Some have headstones that are fine art, others are associated with notorious events, and others are the final resting place of famous poets, soldiers, and statesmen. Included are large public facilities as well as the small family burying grounds hidden away behind crumbling stone walls and along once-cultivated farmland. A sampling of cemeteries profiled: *Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont, where lifelike sculptures of angels and Greek goddesses stand next to a stone soccer ball and Shell Oil truck gravemarker, all elaborately carved from local granite by immigrant Italian stonecutters. *Spider Gates Cemetery, in Leicester, Massachusetts, a notorious Quaker burying ground famed for its frequent ghost sightings and still in use today. *A cemetery situated on the raised median of the Interstate in Warner, New Hampshire,which was preserved in 1970 by highway planners, who constructed the roadway around it. *Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont, final resting place of Timothy Clark Smith, whose 1893 crypt includes a window to help him escape in case he was buried alive. Driving directions are provided for each cemetery, and detailed maps show the location of the more obscure graveyards. This unique guide offers an intriguing way to learn about the history and culture of New England.
Stories Carved In Stone
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Author : Rusty Clark
language : en
Publisher: Dog Pond Press
Release Date : 2005
Stories Carved In Stone written by Rusty Clark and has been published by Dog Pond Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Art categories.
Agawam Massachusetts - Stories Carved in Stone by Rusty Clark is a fascinating collection of tales based on Colonial headstones found in the picturesque cemeteries of Agawam, Massachusetts. The book features information on early New England gravestone carvers, and includes over two hundred photos and illustrations, with over one hundred photographs of this Yankee folk art. It also contains historical and genealogical information about the pioneers who settled in the Connecticut River Valley. Take this field guide along as you visit these ancient burial grounds.
Wicked New Hampshire
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Author : Renee Mallett
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2020-09-14
Wicked New Hampshire written by Renee Mallett and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-14 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Behind New Hampshire's scenic landscape lies some very dark history, ranging from horrible hangings to scandalous socialites. The Fireman's Riot of 1869 resulted in most of Manchester burning to the ground. New England's largest rumrunning gang was finally prosecuted due to an overdue library book. Madame Sherri so scandalized the Chesterfield area at the turn of the century that she now has a state park named after her. Author Renee Mallett reveals the surprising and sometimes shocking history from the Seacoast to the Great North Woods.
Enfield Connecticut
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Author : Bob Clark
language : en
Publisher: Dog Pond Press
Release Date : 2006
Enfield Connecticut written by Bob Clark and has been published by Dog Pond Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
What is the big attraction to colonial era burying grounds? For one thing, stepping inside is like taking a giant step into your own personal outdoor museum. Whether you are a history buff, a genealogy investigator, an art aficionado, a geology student, or just plain curious, there will be something in an old graveyard to hold your interest. So many fascinating stories are carved into each stone, a single grave marker can capture the imagination of a variety of onlookers. Who carved this piece of Americana art? Where did this piece of stone originate? Who lies buried beneath this stone, and who was in their family? The answers to these questions and many others are changing as more and more records of the time are seeing the light of day once again. As so many stones of that era remind us - life is short. Dont squander a chance to enjoy what is in front of you. Welcome to the world of the colonial burying grounds in Enfield, Connecticut.
Primitive Industry Or Illustrations Of The Handiwork In Stone Bone And Clay Of The Native Races Of The Northern Atlantic Seaboard Of America
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Author : Charles Conrad Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Primitive Industry Or Illustrations Of The Handiwork In Stone Bone And Clay Of The Native Races Of The Northern Atlantic Seaboard Of America written by Charles Conrad Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Algonquian Indians categories.
Carved In Stone
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Release Date : 2012-11-01
Carved In Stone written by and has been published by Wesleyan University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Evocative photographs and essay illuminate early American gravestones Gravestones are colonial America's earliest sculpture and they provide a unique physical link to the European people who settled here. Carved in Stone book is an elegant collection of over eighty fine duotone photographs, each a personal meditation on an old stone carving, and on New England's past, where these stones tell stories about death at sea, epidemics such as small pox, the loss of children, and a grim view of the afterlife. The essay is a graceful narrative that explores a long personal involvement with the stones and their placement in New England landscape, and attempts to trace the curious and imperfectly documented story of carvers. Brief quotes from early New England writers accompany the images, and captions provide basic information about each stone. These meditative portraits present an intimate view of figures from New England graveyards and will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in early Americana and fine art photography.
Primitive Industry Or Illustrations Of The Handiwork In Stone Bone And Clay Of The Native Races Of The Northern Atlantic Seabord Of Amerika
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Author : Charles Conrad Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Primitive Industry Or Illustrations Of The Handiwork In Stone Bone And Clay Of The Native Races Of The Northern Atlantic Seabord Of Amerika written by Charles Conrad Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with categories.
Gravestones Of Early New England And The Men Who Made Them 1653 1800
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Author : Harriette Merrifield Forbes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Gravestones Of Early New England And The Men Who Made Them 1653 1800 written by Harriette Merrifield Forbes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Design categories.
Our History In Stone
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Author : Christina Eriquez
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010-01-27
Our History In Stone written by Christina Eriquez and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-27 with History categories.
For more than 350 years New England has been known as one of the foundations of American arts and culture. Some of our countries greatest artists have left their mark in small towns from Maine to Connecticut, and some of the most important artwork is forever on display in the most inconspicuous of places, carved into our history for future generations to see. A simple flower, a morbid skeleton or an ornate sailboat, mysterious symbols from the past, but what do they mean? Unlock the meanings behind these symbols and discover the world of the artists who carved them. This comprehensive visual guide is packed with 300 pictures from cemeteries located all over New England. Superstitious? Learn about the historic superstitions of old New Englanders. Is that cricket chirping just a soothing sound, or an eerie foreshadowing of death? This is Our History In Stone, The New England Cemetery Dictionary.
The Bones Of The Earth
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Author : Howard Mansfield
language : en
Publisher: Counterpoint
Release Date : 2004
The Bones Of The Earth written by Howard Mansfield and has been published by Counterpoint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
The author of Skylark and In the Memory House celebrates the elemental aspects of the earth--stones, dirt, trees, animals, sky, and people--while exploring the relationship between past and future, humankind and the natural world.