Overview
An illustrated guide to the rugged, seabound landscape of Cape Cod, which reveals its ritual of seasonal and geological change, its diverse natural life and the other physical beauties that have attracted tourists and artists alike for over a century.Synopsis
In a unique collaboration between words and images, The Cape Itself illuminates the polymorphic and often contradictory nature of the Cape: a place which epitomizes both the 'human scale' of a gentle, accessible landscape, and the chaotic, overwhelming presence of the sea; a place increasingly swamped and obscured by crowds and development, yet still affording surprising opportunities for wonder and discovery. It is precisely the interaction between these two creative modes of expression, reflecting and commenting on each other, which results in a personal, yet broadly evocative portrait of one of the most fascinating landscapes and communities in this country.
Library Journal
This superb book introduces the reader to Cape Cod in all its splendor. Finch, author of Common Ground: A Naturalist's Cape Cod ( LJ 7/81) and Outlands: Journey to the Outer Edge of Cape Cod ( LJ 6/1/86), teamed up with photographer MacKenzie, and the result is a book of very high literary and photographic standard. The text is a collection of the author's personal reflections when climbing the dunes, walking the beaches, visiting historical sites, or on outings with family and friends. Finch is a vividly descriptive writer who emphasizes minute details, allowing the reader to personally experience the ambience of the Cape. Eight sections with superlative photographs describe the Cape during the various seasons, and cover the inland areas, coastline, local haunts, and more. This book is suitable for armchair travelers or would-be vacationers, and would make a worthwhile addition to any library travel section.-- Jo-Anne Mary Benson, Osgoode, Ontario