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Cape Cod

Cape Cod

Thoreau, Henry D.
Johnson, Clifton

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesNortheastRegional: New England

ISBN10: 1494174472
ISBN13: 9781494174477
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cape Cod by Henry David Thoreau is a book that explores the natural beauty and cultural history of Cape Cod, a peninsula located in Massachusetts. Thoreau, an American author, poet, and philosopher, spent several months living on the Cape in the mid-1800s, and this book is a collection of his observations, musings, and reflections on the area.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Cape Cod. Thoreau discusses the geology and ecology of the region, describing the beaches, dunes, and marshes that make up the landscape. He also writes about the wildlife that inhabits Cape Cod, including birds, fish, and seals.In addition to the natural world, Thoreau also delves into the human history of the Cape. He visits several towns and villages, meeting with local residents and learning about the area's maritime and fishing industries. He also reflects on the role of Cape Cod in American history, particularly in relation to the Pilgrims and the American Revolution.Throughout the book, Thoreau's prose is lyrical and contemplative, as he meditates on the beauty and meaning of the natural world. He also includes several sketches and drawings, which add to the book's visual appeal.Overall, Cape Cod is a classic work of American nature writing, offering a unique and insightful perspective on one of the country's most iconic landscapes.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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