Product Description

This book is an ambitious and highly successful guide to many regions of Cape Cod as they were once traveled over by Henry David Thoreau. Each section is designed in such a way as to suit the needs of a variety of hikers, those who choose the long trails, and those who prefer the shorter walks. Liberally sprinkled with Thoreau’s observations, the book goes into closely followed descriptions of its various routes and of their historic significance. It is a challenge for all of us to leave the highway and the car, and to get out and walk over these many trails and side roads leading to new discoveries of a landscape constantly reinvigorated by the sea.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #813720 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 270 pages

Review
"...the next best thing to having the 'traveller from Concord' as your walking companion - A must for any devotee of Cape Cod or Thoreau!" -- Robert Finch, Cape Cod nature writer, co-editor of the Norton Book of Nature Writing and editor of A Place Apart: A Cape Cod Reader.

"An ambitious and highly successful guide." -- John Hay, Co-founder and first president of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and author of numerous nature books.

"the perfect road map for discovery...One can drink in all the splendor of the Cape, and then go out and marvel in it." -- Greg O'Brien, editor, A Guide to Nature on Cape Cod and the Islands and O'Brien's Original Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands.

From the Publisher
On Cape Publications are dedicated to creating valuable books and publications celebrating Cape Cod, the Islands and the surrounding region. On Cape Publications intend to assist in the appreciation and enjoyment of our shared history, natural environment and community. Please feel free to contact us:

Oncapepubs@capecod.net.

Thank you for displaying an interest.

From the Inside Flap
- 25 Historic walking routes, ranging from a quarter of a mile to 14 miles. - 55 fascinating entries on many of the Cape’s most famous historic sites. - 30 up-to-date, detailed hiking maps across Cape Cod. - 30 Superb illustrations of subjects Henry David Thoreau saw and wrote about while on Cape Cod. - Dozens of inspiring quotes from Thoreau on the “Art of Walking”. - Informative essays on Thoreau and the 19th Century Cape Cod he loved. - A user-friendly design that makes it easy to tailor this book to your walking needs and preferences.

Customer Reviews

It's not just a guidebook, but personal journey with Thoreau
By reading and using this book, not only you'll know each footsteps that Thoreau took in Cape Cod, but you'll discover his personal experience and the growth that took in Cape Cod. If you are living in Cape Cod, this book is a MUST HAVE book. You will be able to discover the beauty and richness of your land. And with this book, you can take a profound journey with Henry David Thoreau that will refresh and recreate your life. Buy this book and take a trip with Thoreau!

Wonderful Book
Many people come to Cape Cod every summer, but so few know much about the cape. I'd recommend that if you're one of the many people who rent a Cape house in the summer... bring this book along with you. You'll love it and you'll see the Cape differently and perhaps... find yourself walking in the footsteps of Thoreau.

Awesome Cape Cod Journey
I live on Cape Cod and have been working my way through Thoreau's footsteps chapter by chapter - what a fun time and an absolutely fascinating read. Thank you Adam, you have captured the Cape in a way most visitors and locals only dream of experiencing.