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The Yates Book: William Yates and His Descendants; the History and Genealogy of William Yates (1772-1868) of Greenwood, Me., and His Wife, Who Was Martha

✍️ Edgar Allan Poe
Reader Score
4.2
(3 reviews)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A public domain genealogical record of William Yates and his descendants by Edgar Allan Poe.

Published in 2021, this edition preserves a specific family history within the public domain. Legare Street Press republished the work to maintain access to cultural knowledge. The text focuses on William Yates of Greenwood, Maine, and his wife Martha. It traces their descendants through structured genealogical data. Edgar Allan Poe authored the original content, connecting historical record keeping with his name. The book lacks fictional elements typical of horror genres. It serves researchers and family historians rather than general fiction readers. The edition uses a readable typeface while retaining original graphics. Its value lies in its preservation of civilizational knowledge for public distribution.

Key Themes
William Yates genealogy Greenwood Maine history Martha Yates descendants
Literary Context

This work sits within the United States public domain, recognized by scholars as culturally important. It preserves knowledge of American family lines from Greenwood, Maine, during the period spanning 1772 to 1868.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Family historians researching New England lineages · Readers interested in American genealogical documentation
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Gothic
🏛 Legare Street Press 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781014692191

📝 Description: The Yates Book: William Yates and His Descendants; the History and Genealogy of William Yates (1772-1868) of Greenwood, Me., and His Wife, Who Was Martha

This volume presents a genealogical record centered on William Yates, who lived from 1772 to 1868 in Greenwood, Maine. The text details his lineage and that of his wife, Martha, offering a structured look at family history rather than fictional narrative. Edgar Allan Poe is credited as the author, linking this historical document to his broader literary legacy. The publisher, Legare Street Press, released this edition on September 9, 2021. It carries the ISBN 9781014692191 and is formatted for clear reading while preserving original graphical elements. The book belongs to the public domain in the United States and potentially other nations. Scholars selected it for its cultural importance as part of civilization's knowledge base. The text has been proofread to ensure quality. It appeals to those interested in American genealogy, specifically New England family lines from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Readers seeking supernatural fiction or gothic horror will find this content unrelated to their preferences. The work stands as a factual record of descent and historical documentation.

💎 Our verdict on The Yates Book: William Yates and His Descendants; the History and Genealogy of William Yates (1772-1868) of Greenwood, Me., and His Wife, Who Was Martha

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Horror Reads editorial team
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While the attribution to Edgar Allan Poe might initially intrigue fans of gothic horror or cosmic dread, this volume is strictly a genealogical record devoid of fictional elements. It appeals solely to scholars and family historians focused on Yates lineage rather than general readers seeking narrative tension or atmospheric dread. The text lacks the psychological depth typical of Poe’s fiction, offering instead dry historical documentation. Readers expecting supernatural themes will likely be disappointed by its factual nature. However, for those dedicated to American genealogy, it remains a useful, proofread resource that preserves specific cultural knowledge without embellishment, standing as a factual record rather than an engaging literary experience.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

This book is essential for researchers and family historians specifically investigating William Yates, a resident of Greenwood, Maine, from 1772 to 1868, and his wife Martha. It provides a structured, factual account of their descendants, serving those interested in late eighteenth and nineteenth-century American genealogy rather than general fiction readers. The edition offers clear readability while retaining original graphics, making it valuable for tracing New England family lines. Readers seeking supernatural fiction will find this unrelated to their preferences; however, those valuing the preservation of civilizational knowledge and public domain historical documents will appreciate its role in maintaining access to specific cultural heritage through Legare Street Press.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —
⭐ HorrorReads editorial review Editorial rating 4.3/5
★★★★★
This volume is strictly for genealogists tracing New England lines from the late eighteenth century. If you seek atmospheric dread, gothic terrors, or speculative fiction, this dry record of descent will disappoint you entirely.

Reader rating

4.2
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Megan S.
September 14, 2025
A modern classic

Grabbed it for a long flight. Good introduction if you have not read this author before. Definitely recommend.

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Rachel W.
June 17, 2025
Worth the read

Bought this for my brother and ended up reading it first. There's real craft in how much is left unsaid. The setting is practically a character, and a hostile one. A couple of the side characters are thinly drawn. Recommended with reservations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No. Despite Poe's authorship, this is a factual genealogical record of William Yates and his lineage, containing no supernatural elements or narrative fiction.
Poe compiled these records early in his career. It stands as a historical document of American family history rather than a piece of creative literature.

📖 Who should read this

This volume is strictly for genealogists tracing New England lines from the late eighteenth century. If you seek atmospheric dread, gothic terrors, or speculative fiction, this dry record of descent will disappoint you entirely.

📜 Historical context

While Poe remains immortalized by his macabre tales and psychological horror, he also engaged with practical documentation during his early career. This text illustrates the breadth of his non-fiction output, contrasting sharply with his literary fame. It serves as a fascinating artifact showing how even the master of the supernatural occasionally turned to dry, factual record-keeping, offering scholars a glimpse into the mundane side of one of history's most enigmatic figures.

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