Cape Cod

This is the classic Cape Cod by Henry David Thoreau—the beloved writer’s account of his walks along the outer shores of Massachusetts—now translated into clear, everyday English. Experience the shipwrecked coast, the endless sandy plains, the fishing villages, and the lighthouses as Thoreau encountered them, without struggling through nineteenth‐century grammar. In these pages, you’ll meet the hardy families of Wellfleet, explore the Highland Light, and walk the desolate backshore from Truro to Provincetown. Thoreau’s eye for detail—from the shifting dunes to the habits of shore birds—is matched by his wry humor and quiet awe at the ocean’s power. The text has been faithfully updated for modern readers while retaining the author’s distinctive voice and the integrity of his observations. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.