Cape Cod, Henry David Thoreau
Cape Cod, Henry David Thoreau
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Cape Cod
The Original Manuscript

Author: Henry David Thoreau

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Bell

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/05/2024

Synopsis

In "Cape Cod," Henry David Thoreau embarks on a journey of exploration and contemplation along the windswept shores of one of America's most iconic landscapes. With his characteristic blend of keen observation and philosophical insight, Thoreau invites readers to join him as he immerses himself in the natural beauty and rich history of Cape Cod. From the rugged coastline and expansive beaches to the quaint villages and ancient sand dunes, Thoreau's prose captures the essence of this unique region, painting a vivid portrait of its rugged charm and timeless allure.
Through a series of essays, Thoreau reflects on his experiences and encounters, offering both practical advice for travelers and profound meditations on the relationship between humanity and the natural world. His exploration of Cape Cod is more than a mere travelogue; it is a deeply personal and introspective journey that reveals the author's deep reverence for the wild and untamed landscapes he encounters. As Thoreau navigates the shores and marshes of Cape Cod, he contemplates the enduring mysteries of existence and the eternal rhythms of nature, leaving readers with a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them.

About Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), an essayist, poet, philosopher, and anti-slavery activist, is one of the most beloved figures in American literature. He is the author of dozens of books and essays, including On Civil Disobedience, The Maine Woods, and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on October 12, 2020

My hat trick – my third review of the three classic naturalist books about Cape Cod. (The other two are The Outermost House by Henry Beston - 1928, and The House on Nauset Marsh by Wyman Richardson – 1947.) In the edition I am reviewing, Beston wrote the introduction. This is very much a naturalist......more

Goodreads review by robin on December 30, 2024

A Cape Cod Walk With Thoreau Thoreau visited Cape Cod in 1849, 1850, and 1853. These trips formed the basis for a series of essays, several of which Thoreau published in magazines. After Thoreau's death, the essays were gathered together and published as "Cape Cod" in 1865. Thoreau's "Cape Cod" is dif......more

Goodreads review by David on April 28, 2017

In his day as pioneers ventured West to settle America, it’s intriguing that, as a non-conformist, Thoreau ventured East. He views the shore of Cape Cod as a sort of neutral ground and an advantageous point for contemplating the world: “There is naked Nature, inhumanly sincere, wasting no thought on......more

Goodreads review by diario_de_um_leitor_pjv on September 28, 2022

A pouco mais de um mês de visitar o Cape Cod (Massachusetts) li este clássico da literatura de viagens que corresponde a um cojunto de textos escritos em 1849 por Henry David Thoreau. Um texto informativo mas também um texto enriquecedor do leitor enquanto curioso por um território.......more

Goodreads review by Duffy on June 19, 2013

I think I might not be cut out for travel/nature books. Thoreau's writing is brilliant, and, having grown up on Long Island, I love the beach and ocean. So this should be a very good fit for me. And yet I found it sometimes inspiring, and at other times a bit of a chore. I'd like to think that the re......more

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