Cape Cod and the Islands Reflections

Cape Cod and the Islands Reflections

Author: Christopher Seufert

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764334054

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Over 200 stunning color photos provide a unique perspective on life in and around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The author/photographer presents vistas and places beyond well-known tourist attractions, boats, and lobster buoys to provide a more expansive look of Cape Cod. Enjoy colorful tours of Provincetown, Wellfleet, Provincelands, Nantucket, Orleans, Martha's Vineyard, Brewster, Eastham, Chatham, Harwich, Falmouth, Sandwich, Dennis, and Barnstable; scenic beaches at Cape Cod National Seashore, Dionis, Nauset, Red River, Lighthouse, and Outer Beach, with wildlife refuges, regional wildlife, harbors, lighthouses, lobster shacks, architectural gems, and much more. Everyone who loves life along the seashore will treasure this book


Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands

Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands

Author: Andrew T. Eldredge

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2003-03-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780738511573

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In 1848, the railroad extended to Cape Cod to serve the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. By 1887, fourteen of the fifteen towns on Cape Cod were connected by the railroad. For a short time, even the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard had railroad lines. As the highways expanded in the years following World War II, the automobile became the primary mode of transportation. By 1959, year-round Cape Cod passenger service had been discontinued. Today, many miles of track have been removed to accommodate recreational bike paths.Using hundreds of historic images, Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands illustrates the rich heritage of passenger and freight rail transportation on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Mainland connections once involved transfer between ship and rail at wharves in Provincetown, Hyannis, and Woods Hole. Since 1935, trains have crossed the Cape Cod Canal on the world's second longest vertical-lift bridge.


Special Places

Special Places

Author: Robert Finch

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889833514

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Essays by Cape Cod nature writer Robert Finch, inviting the reader to enjoy special places on the landscape of Cape Cod and the Islands.


Haunted Cape Cod & the Islands

Haunted Cape Cod & the Islands

Author: Mark Jasper

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0971954720

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Featuring nearly 50 paranormal events throughout the region, this book has the power to make even the most skeptical among us vulnerable to visits by uninvited guests. Best read by a crackling fire in a house that creaks on a howling snowy night, this collection explores Cape Cod and the Islands that were thought to no longer exist.


Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas

Author: Joan Harrison

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764340550

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Moisture-loving hydrangeas find a perfect environment on Cape Cod and the Islands. The photographs in this book offer a look at the beautiful hydrangeas of all varieties that thrive here.


A Field Guide to Cape Cod

A Field Guide to Cape Cod

Author: Patrick J. Lynch

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2018-11-02

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0300226152

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A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern Long Island ever published. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various regional environments--beaches, dunes, salt marshes, heathlands, and coastal forests--the book also encompasses marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish offshore. For nature-loving local residents and visitors alike, this essential book will be a treasured resource.


From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands Through Poetry

From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands Through Poetry

Author: Alice Kociemba

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-09

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780578795218

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This anthology's 118 contemporary poems meld the outer and interior landscapes of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard so that the reader discovers, as if for the first time, the spirit of a place that calls us home. Not only do these poems converse with one another, they could not have been written about anywhere else. The anthology includes the work of both local and internationally recognized poets, all of whom were inspired to write about the region.


Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket

Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket

Author: Ray Bartlett

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1640496068

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From fine-art galleries and fried clams to breathtaking beachside hikes, escape to the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries, including weekend getaways to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket, and the 12-day best of all three, designed for outdoor adventurers, beach bums, foodies, families, winter visitors, and more Fun highlights and unique experiences: Admire 19th century lighthouses and take in some local lore at the Whaling Museum. Feast on raw oysters, fried clams, and fresh fish. Kick back at an old-school drive-in theater or have a lively night at a popular drag show in Provincetown. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Nantucket or pop into the galleries and artisan studios on the Cape The top outdoor adventures: Kayak through misty marshes, spot dolphins from a sailboat, hike to cliffside bluffs, or bike the serene beach paths of Martha's Vineyard Honest advice from Cape Cod local Ray Bartlett on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quiet seaside cottages to historic guest houses and posh resorts Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Cape Cod Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture Experience the best of the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Exploring more of New England? Try Moon New England Road Trip. Hitting the trails? Check out Moon New England Hiking. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.


Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands

Folk Art of Cape Cod and the Islands

Author: Jeanne Marie Carley

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764345265

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With over 560 color photos and well-researched text, this book recounts the histories of the hard working, entrepreneurial people of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket and their role in this nation, as told through the folk art primitives the residents produced from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. The art displayed includes the works of itinerant painters, domestic weavers and quilters, seminary school watercolorists, and carvers in wood, metal, and stone. Among these fascinating items are: paintings including portraits and silhouettes, landscapes and genre paintings; maritime art such as sculpture and scrimshaw; trade figures and signs; carousel art; wood carvings; weathervanes and whirligigs; religious and decorative art; textiles, including quilts and samplers; and gravestones. All of these beautiful and compelling works of art speak eloquently of the human aspirations sparked by the freedom and prosperity offered by the coasts and the bold, clear visual language that ordered these craftsmen's world.