Cape Cod

audiobook

Cape Cod

by Henry David Thoreau

EN·~7 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
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Cape Cod - by Henry David Thoreau - Author of “A Week on the Concord,” “Walden,” “Excursions,” “The Maine Woods,” etc. - ILLUSTRATED BY CLIFTON JOHNSON

0:09
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NEW YORK THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO. PUBLISHERS - Copyright, 1908 By THOMAS Y. CROWELL & CO. THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.

0:08
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:53
4

INTRODUCTION

5:50
5

I THE SHIPWRECK

25:01
6

II STAGE COACH VIEWS

18:58
7

III THE PLAINS OF NAUSET

42:19
8

IV THE BEACH

35:49
9

V THE WELLFLEET OYSTERMAN

35:48
10

VI THE BEACH AGAIN

44:42

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau

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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