Historic Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast (Images of America) [Paperback]

Glenn A. Knoblock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 1999

Historic Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast, a photographic study of Colonial Era-burial grounds, uncovers the fascinating history of the area from the 1680s to 1810. These early cemeteries are a direct link to our past, and yet very little has been done to preserve their history through photographs. By understanding how, why, and by whom these gravestones were made, the symbolism they portray can be understood, and we will gain a clearer understanding of the ways in which our ancestors lived and died. The burial grounds and the gravestones within them have often been called open air museums. They contain some of the oldest works of art found in the area; some gravestones are more than 300 years old. Through the author's collection of photographs, one can see the entire range of images present in the area's old burial grounds, including grinning skulls and crossbones, heavenly cherubs, and epitaphs that tell magnificent tales. This collection is a must for anyone interested in local history, genealogy, or colonial-era art.

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About the Author

In 1996, author Glenn A. Knoblock published A History of the First Parish Burial Ground in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, from 1730 to the Present. He has also written an article for Markers XIII, the journal for the Association of Gravestone Studies, and has given numerous lectures on old burial grounds and gravestones in the community.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (July 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738501085
• ISBN-13: 978-0738501086
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)