Quaint Epitaphs

Step into a quiet garden of stone where curiosity, not gloom, guides the journey. Over three decades the compiler wandered New England graveyards, copying the odd, witty, and sometimes tender verses etched by hands long gone. The selections keep the original spelling and punctuation, letting listeners hear the authentic voice of each epitaph.

The volume gathers inscriptions from Maine to New Hampshire, from the modest wooden jokes of a farmer to the solemn musings of a sea‑going patriot. Each brief piece offers a snapshot of the personalities, humor, and values of ordinary people who chose to speak beyond the grave. As a listening experience it feels like strolling among weather‑worn markers, discovering unexpected laughter and gentle melancholy in equal measure. The gentle rhythm of the verses makes it an easy companion for a quiet afternoon.