Discover Cape Cod

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Discover Cape Cod is a book that brings history and travel together in ways that make exploring Cape Cod a rich, educational experience. From the naming of Martha’s Vineyard to the formation of the National Seashore, this book explores four centuries of colonial, maritime, architectural, and economic history in a collection of 27 short stories. Learn about an English sailor who named many the Cape’s major landmarks and how a humble fruit saved the region from economic depression. Read a story about a legendary pirate’s treasure sunken in a wicked nor’easter off the coast of Wellfleet and discover sites where important “firsts” took place.

“Traveling Cape Cod is extremely sensory-driven and deeply experiential. Every single visit I discover something new, beautiful, or sublime. It might be an unexpected slice of history, a jaw-dropping sunset, or a delicious plate of food. I’ll never stop falling in love with Cape Cod!”  ~ Discover Cape Cod Author, Shawnie Kelley

Author, Shawnie Kelley shares her passion for the Cape’s history along with suggestions for how to become immersed in region’s fascinating history. Discover Cape Cod is written in an easy-to-read style that makes it an entertaining and useful book for casual vacationers, but is also well researched to appeal to history buffs of various historical genres and general lovers of Cape Cod. We believe this combination of “history light” and experiential travel offers a unique perspective on visiting the Cape. This book encourages travelers to actively Discover Cape Cod through its rich historic and cultural offerings. Read a few snippets from the book in the excerpts below.

Excerpts

“Ms. Kelley engages the reader with her historical anecdotes which illuminate and intrigue. Her ability to bring history alive by telling the story of the people behind the events is what makes her perspective special to me. I am always pleased to be able to take away a new nugget of information about Cape Cod for truly it is here that the beginnings of the United States gained ground and flourished.”
Stephen Borkowski, Chairman, Provincetown Historical Commission
“A brilliant job! So interesting–exactly the right mix of stories. This makes a great gift for anyone who’s been there or has ever thought they might like to go.” Lynne Hugo, Author of Cape Cod set book “A Matter of Mercy.”
Lynne Hugo, Author
Author: Shawnie Kelley
Publisher: Wanderlust Travel Press
Publication Date: 17 November 2015

ISBN: 978-0-9903236-0-0 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-9903236-1-7 (eBook)
Size: 6″x 9″      Pages: 210