Cape Cod Companion: The History and Mystery of Old Cape Cod (Paperback)

~ Jack Sheedy (Editor), Jim Coogan (Author), Jim Coogan (Illustrator), John Thompson (Photographer)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harvest Home Books; Second Printing edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967259606
• ISBN-13: 978-0967259604
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,716,133 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A casual, readable history of Cape towns and people, August 19, 2004

By	Corinne H. Smith (Athol, MA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)

This book contains 57 essays that were originally written as columns for Summerscape, the summer supplement published by the Barnstable Patriot newspaper. The stories are organized generally chronologically and by such topics as first settlement, business ventures, shipwrecks, lighthouses and lightships, military endeavors, and interesting people and places. They uncover some fascinating bits of lore that an ordinary resident or reader might not know. This is not a straightforward history of any of the towns, but it's good enough for a taste of each one. Great for visitors who like to know more about the scenery around them -- especially the odd and unusual stuff! A few minor errors and lack of a map prevent this otherwise-nifty book from getting a five-star rating.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new book on Cape Cod!, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cape Cod Companion; The History and Mystery of Old Cape Cod (Paperback)

This highly entertaining book is a must read for all who love Cape Cod or are interested in discovering her history!