02222cam a22003493u 4500 73401 UtSlPG 20260610134710.0 m cr n 260607r20241923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK Beston, Henry, 1888-1968 The Wardens of Cape Cod Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier From The World's Work, December, 1923, Volume 47, Issue 2. Release date is 2024-04-15 Steve Mattern. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive "The Wardens of Cape Cod: The Achievements of the Coast Guard Patrol" by Henry Beston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the critical role and experiences of the Coast Guard in patrolling Cape Cod's treacherous shores, particularly focusing on the challenges of shipwrecks and the bravery of the surfmen. In the narrative, Beston shares vivid descriptions of the outer Cape's wild landscape and recounts dramatic incidents involving the Coast Guard's rescue operations. He details harrowing patrol nights and recounts the tragic wreck of the bark "Castagna", wherein the crew faced severe winter conditions and icy peril. Through engaging anecdotes, Beston brings to life the courage and camaraderie of the surfmen as they navigate the dangers posed by the North Atlantic, emphasizing their essential role in maritime safety and the resilience required to face nature's fury. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page and Co., 1923 Shipwrecks -- Massachusetts -- Cape Cod Lifesaving stations -- Massachusetts -- Cape Cod Lifesaving -- Massachusetts -- Cape Cod https://archive.org/details/sim_worlds-work_1923-12_47_2/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73401 114126 114126