| Author |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
| Illustrator |
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 |
| LoC No. |
08022336
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| Title |
Cape Cod
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern
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| Summary |
"Cape Cod" by Henry David Thoreau is a detailed travelogue and nature reflection written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journeys through Cape Cod, exploring its landscapes, inhabitants, and the philosophical underpinnings of life on the coast. Thoreau, known for his deep appreciation of nature and individualism, captures the essence of the Cape's natural beauty and the lives of those who call it home. The opening of "Cape Cod" introduces Thoreau's desire to explore and understand the ocean and its surroundings more intimately, prompting his visits in various seasons. He recounts his experiences following the shipwreck of the brig "St. John" off the Cohasset shore, describing the somber aftermath as locals engage in grim recovery efforts, dealing with both the physical remains of the tragedy and their emotional impact. Thoreau reflects on life, death, and the sea's indifference, drawing philosophical conclusions from the environment he encounters, indicating a deeper exploration of existence and the human condition amidst the trials of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34392 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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