Truro, Cape Cod: Or Land Marks And Sea Marks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163672815)

Truro, Cape Cod: Or Land Marks And Sea Marks is a book written by Shebnah Rich that provides a detailed account of the history, geography, and culture of Truro, a town located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The book explores the town's origins, its development over time, and the various landmarks and sea marks that have shaped its identity. Rich delves into the natural beauty of the area, including the beaches, dunes, and forests, and discusses the impact of the fishing and whaling industries on the town's economy. The book also examines the role of Truro in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and highlights the contributions of notable residents such as Henry David Thoreau and Mary Hackett. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Truro, Cape Cod offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a unique and fascinating place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Shebnah Rich
ISBN-10: 1163672815
ISBN-13: 9781163672815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 582
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d