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Maine's Coastal Cemeteries Paperback – January 1, 2003

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It is a well-kept secret that people love cemeteries, says author Karen Batignani, and the interest in them is growing rapidly. In this guidebook, she presents 35 of Maine's most beautiful, historic, and interesting coastal cemeteries, each described in a lively and informative way. Descriptions include their locations, as well as information about unusual epitaphs, notable carvings, historically relevant details, folklore, and stories about well-known stonecutters, prominent people, and war veterans. She also delves into a brief history of New England graveyards, changes in headstone styles through time, and how those changes reflect evolving cultural attitudes toward death. She even includes advice on graveyard etiquette and photography tips. This guide will appeal to anyone interested in graveyards, graveyard art and photography, or history — as well as those who want to discover more beautiful Maine places to visit.

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192 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Down East Books
Publication date

January 1, 2003
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5.59 x 0.54 x 8.61 inches
ISBN-10

0892726040
ISBN-13

978-0892726042
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Maines Coastal Cemeteries grew out of Karen Batignanis interest in photography: The architectural elements in graveyards provided excellent subject matter. Karen is a former educator with interests in research and history. She lives in Kennebunk, Maine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Down East Books (January 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892726040
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892726042
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.54 x 8.61 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,776,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #49 in Maine Travel Guides (Books)
- #2,182 in New England US Travel Books
- #72,139 in U.S. State & Local History

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godmotherx4

Great Genealogy Library Addition

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019

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Great book to add to my Genealogy Library

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Averill

My brother and I love history and old cemeteries and will be using this ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016

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I saw this book once in a small gift shop near my hometown in eastern Maine and I didn't buy it...wished I had for years and then I found it on here. My brother and I love history and old cemeteries and will be using this book as a reference for years to come.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2010

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I just love cemeteries and love taking pictures of old grave stones. This book is a great one and I would recommend it.

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Love this book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013

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Great book - well worth the purchase - well-written - interesting content - acurate info - 2 thumbs up! :)

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HISTORY FROM A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2005

As author Karen Wentworth Batignani points out in the introduction to this book, telling someone that you're interested in cemeteries immediately makes them think you're more than a bit morbid. But cemeteries are among are most important and informative historical locations, especially those from the New England area where are earliest settlers first lived. Karen takes on a whirlwind tour of 38 cemeteries along the coast of Maine. She begins with a primer on cemeteries pointing out how in the 1800's cemeteries were major tourist attractions and also provides a bit of history stone-carving styles and epitaphs.

At each cemetery detailed, Karen provides information on how to get to the cemetery, notes on the landscape and a brief history of each region noting when the cemetery was founded and its earliest dated tombstones, as well as noting some of the more interesting residents buried there. The descriptions are helped greatly by hundreds of photographs showing the various styles of stonework. Since many of the older markers are too difficult to read in the photographs, dozens of epitaphs are re-printed in the book. In addition to the cemeteries, the book also notes any other destinations of note in the nearby area such as museums, historical homes, etc and even provides the hours of operation and phone numbers.

Touring these cemeteries is an enlightening trip back in time to meet many remarkable and courageous men and women who braved incredible dangers from both French and Indian attacks to settle these new lands.

In the York Village Burying Ground we find the grave of Jeremiah Moulton, who was just four years old when his parents were massacred by Abenaki Indians. Young Jeremiah was allowed to go free because the Abenaki found him to be amusing. It's a mistake they would regret as Moulton would go on to become a vaunted Indian fighter. He died in 1765 at the age of 77. And then there is the grave of Samuel Moody, a true hellfire and brimstone minister cut from the same cloth as Cotton and Increase Mather.

Off the beaten path is the New Town Cemetery in the tiny town of Arrowsic, population 501. Buried here is Brig. General Samuel McCobb who was a part of General Benedict Arnold's disastrous expedition into Quebec.

In Ancient Cemetery in Beautiful Wicasset, you will find the burial place of Ezekial Averil who was a bodyguard to none other than George Washington and lived until the ripe old age of 95 before passing away in 1850.

The harbor town of Machias features the O'Brien family cemetery, founded by Morris and Mary O'Brien in the mid 1700's. Machias was the location of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War as Jeremiah O' Brien led a group of men on the successful attack of a British vessel.

Cemeteries hold many great stories about the past if we take the time to listen to them. Whether the cemetery is spread over many acres or perhaps tiny like the Pioneer's Burial Ground with its two dozen markers, this is an informative and fascinating excursion into Maine history.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

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Daniel P. Gookin

Maine's Coastal Cemeteries

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2003

This is an excellent resource for those who love history and how cemeteries add to our knowledge of everyday life in Maine's past.
The author not only takes us on very interesting tours but has also added the local history, legends and folklore associated with each cemetery. I would highly recommend this book for those who love New England and it's rich colonial history.

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