A. S. (Alfred Stevens) Burbank

Born in 1856 and known as A. S. Burbank, Alfred Stevens Burbank wrote books centered on the history and character of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area. His work includes Guide to Historic Plymouth and The Pilgrim Town of Duxbury, both aimed at readers who wanted an accessible introduction to local places, people, and historic sites.

Burbank’s writing has the feel of a guide and a local historian at once: practical, place-based, and shaped by a strong interest in preserving community memory. Rather than focusing on fiction or broad national themes, he concentrated on the towns, landmarks, and stories that gave southeastern Massachusetts its identity.

He died in 1946. Although he is not widely known today, his books remain part of the historical record for readers exploring Plymouth Colony heritage, regional travel writing, and the everyday history of coastal Massachusetts.