
Cape Cod - by Henry David Thoreau - Author of “A Week on the Concord,” “Walden,” “Excursions,” “The Maine Woods,” etc. - ILLUSTRATED BY CLIFTON JOHNSON
NEW YORK THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO. PUBLISHERS - Copyright, 1908 By THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO. THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
I THE SHIPWRECK
II STAGE COACH VIEWS
III THE PLAINS OF NAUSET
IV THE BEACH
V THE WELLFLEET OYSTERMAN
VI THE BEACH AGAIN
In this lyrical travelogue, a celebrated New England thinker wanders the windswept shores of Cape Cod, letting the region’s rugged beauty direct his thoughts. He moves from the quiet coves of Sandwich to the bustling wharves of Provincetown, noting how the sea’s relentless rhythm shapes both landscape and livelihood. The narrative blends precise natural observation with witty reflections on the character of the people who eke out a living along the dunes.
Readers encounter vivid snapshots—a lone clam‑digger at low tide, a weather‑worn windmill turning against Atlantic gusts, and fishermen hauling their day’s catch onto sand‑softened decks. Through these scenes, the author captures the spirit of self‑reliant locals whose straightforward ways contrast with the pretensions of city life. His prose invites listeners to feel the salty air, hear gulls cry, and glimpse the humble dignity of a community living closely with nature.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (431K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Steve Mattern
Release date
2010-11-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1817–1862
Best known for Walden and “Civil Disobedience,” this American writer turned close attention to nature, conscience, and the question of how to live simply. His work has spoken to readers interested in freedom, self-reliance, and the natural world for more than a century.
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