| Discover Cape Cod Contributor(s): Kelley, Shawnie (Author), Pickett, Sherri (Designed by) |
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ISBN: 0990323609 ISBN-13: 9780990323600 Publisher: Wanderlust Travel Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.63 lbs) 210 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shipwrecks, pirates, wars, and revolutions...27 stories you never knew about the Cape. Discover Cape Cod brings history and travel together in ways that make exploring Cape Cod a rich, educational experience. From the naming of Martha's Vineyard to the formation of the National Seashore, this book explores four centuries of colonial, maritime, architectural, and economic history in a collection of 27 short stories. Learn about an English sailor who named many the Cape's major landmarks and how a humble fruit saved the region from economic depression. Read a story about a legendary pirate's treasure lost in a furious storm just off the coast of Wellfleet and discover sites where important economic and technological "firsts" took place. Author, Shawnie Kelley shares her passion for the Cape in a well-researched book of stories and suggestions for how to become immersed in region's fascinating history. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book is both educational and entertaining, encouraging travelers to actively Discover Cape Cod through its rich historic and cultural offerings. |