Early Gravestones in Southern Maine: The Genius of Bartlett Adams - Hardcover

Romano, Ron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531699308 ISBN 13: 9781531699307

Publisher: History Press Library Editions, 2016

Synopsis

The slate gravestones of southern Maine bear evidence to the region s fascinating history, from shipwrecks and famous wartime sea captains to countless ordinary citizens. Master stone-cutter Bartlett Adams memorialized the tragedy and triumph of the region in nearly two thousand gravestones. Examine the artistry of the headstones that mark the resting places of three generations of the same family who all went down with the schooner Charles, and discover the grief that Adams poured into the stones for his own three children. Through deep and original research, author and guide Ron Romano narrates the early history of southern Maine and one man s legacy, carved in stone."

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About the Author

A native of Portland, Ron Romano leads the cemetery walking tours program for Spirits Alive, the Friends of Eastern Cemetery. He is active in stone conservation and enjoys researching "subterranean residents" and gravestones. He has found 1,750 gravestones at 133 Maine cemeteries that were produced in the Bartlett Adams stone-cutting shop between 1800 and 1828. Ron has presented his original research on the life and work of Adams locally and nationally at a series of well-received lectures.

Review

"For those of you who don't yet have this book in your gravestone-loving hands, let me tell you -- you do NOT want to miss it. Ron Romano has outdone himself....It is a fascinating story from start to finish, and interwoven as it is with Romano's account of his search for the tale, it had me wanting to go out and search out Bartlett's signature in Maine's graveyards myself ASAP.
This is the gauge of quality of Romano's work -- he explains the finer points of gravestone studies in a way that makes you want to join in the gathering, and at the same time paints a picture of Bartlett's own life and times that brings them to life in your mind's eye. This is a rare thing in a history book. I recommend you buy it and experience this for yourself.""-Michelle Souliere, Strange Maine"

Edition details

• Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1531699308
• ISBN 13: 9781531699307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 178