TALES WELL TOLD OF THE LIFE AND THE TIMES
OF THOSE WHO MADE THEIR MARK HERE.
You'll find much of interest among our Books and Yarmouth Register Articles. From the earliest settlers who carved a life for themselves and their families on this sandy ground to the militiamen who stood up to the greatest military and sea power of the day. Discover sea captains who challenged the world's great oceans in Clipper Ships and the myths and legends passed down here still, from generation to generation.
BOOKS
New! A fascinating potpourri of carefully researched articles intertwining history, genealogy and family lore, plus pieces on New England history. By Francis & Dorothy Robinson. Order directly through Amazon by clicking the image of the cover or stop by our office to pick up a copy.
HSOY member Bob Kelley has put together a compilation of rare historical writings by South Yarmouth historian Daniel Wing (1841-1933). Included are his writings and hand-drawn maps describing popular topics related to the early development of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts including saltworks, ropeworks, Indian lands, Society of Friends, gristmills, and Bass River. Transcribed with foreword, pictures, images, and footnotes. All proceeds from this book benefit the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. Order directly through Amazon by clicking the image of the cover.
Between September 16, 1976, and June 3, 1982, Margaret Milliken wrote 23 articles for the Register newspaper which were reprinted as a book, “The Gnome That Lived in Yarmouth.” Her book was first published in 1990 and reprinted once more. The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth is pleased to publish a 3rd Edition of this work in 2022! Some of the characters/topics mentioned are: Jane Byrne’s Chapel, John Silver and his Skunk Oil, Mary Dunn, Capt. Bangs & Anna Hallet, Wayside Inn, Old Wharf, Kelley Chapel, Bass River Rod & Gun Club, Friday Club, Tall Ships, Sears Hotel, Summer Street, 250th Yarmouth Anniversary, Coal Schooner Harwood Palmer and more. All proceeds from this book benefit the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. Order directly through Amazon by clicking the image of the cover.
All books listed below are available at our Archives Office in Yarmouth Port. If you are not able to pick them up, please email us for total cost with shipping.
Capturing Cape Cod History and more
An anthology of Register Articles (2015-2019) and more
Edited by Pat Tafra
$5
Capturing Cape Cod History:
An Anthology of Register Articles (2010 - 2014) and more
Edited by Pat Tafra
$5
A collection of articles and illustrations, perfect for the local historian, the casual reader or as a thoughtful gift.
This intriguing and humorous collection of 80-plus articles and illustrations consists of 60 selections from the Register newspaper from 2010 to 2014, plus 25 articles from the Historical Society newsletter, the “Beechcomber”, and several articles written in the19th century by Yarmouth Port’s Mary Matthews Bray.
Yarmouth's Proud Packets
The Commodore Hull Didn't Sail So Dull
by Haynes R. Mahoney
$1
The author traces the history of packet service on the Cape and Yarmouth's role in the growth of this vital means of transport with all its inherent risks and rewards. Yarmouth's packets transformed the town into a vibrant port and added to the variety of social life—until they were finally superseded by the ever-increasing reach and convenience of the railroads.
Riding Around With Father
By Caroline Siebens
$1
Charming stories and remembrances of a young woman who grew up in the 1890s in Yarmouth Port.
Other titles
Stories of Yarmouth Shipmasters
From the Yarmouth Register, collected by HSOY.
Out of print, but available at Internet Archive
Occasionally we are given gently used copies of earlier published titles that are out of print, such as Images in Time. Due to their rarity, these have special prices. Email us if you have a particular title you are looking for.
