West Springfield, Massachusetts
Author | : Rusty Clark |
Publisher | : Dog Pond Press |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 0975536206 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780975536209 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: West Springfield Massachusetts - Stories Carved in Stone by Rusty Clark is a fascinating collection of tales based on Colonial headstones found in the picturesque cemeteries of West Springfield, 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. With a map of each cemetery included, it'll be like a treasure hunt.