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100 1 _aThoreau, Henry David,
_d1817-1862
245 1 0 _aCape Cod
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-21
508 _aSteve Mattern
520 _a"Cape Cod" by Henry David Thoreau is a detailed travelogue and nature reflection written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journeys through Cape Cod, exploring its landscapes, inhabitants, and the philosophical underpinnings of life on the coast. Thoreau, known for his deep appreciation of nature and individualism, captures the essence of the Cape's natural beauty and the lives of those who call it home. The opening of "Cape Cod" introduces Thoreau's desire to explore and understand the ocean and its surroundings more intimately, prompting his visits in various seasons. He recounts his experiences following the shipwreck of the brig "St. John" off the Cohasset shore, describing the somber aftermath as locals engage in grim recovery efforts, dealing with both the physical remains of the tragedy and their emotional impact. Thoreau reflects on life, death, and the sea's indifference, drawing philosophical conclusions from the environment he encounters, indicating a deeper exploration of existence and the human condition amidst the trials of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCape Cod (Mass.) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aJohnson, Clifton,
_d1865-1940
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34392
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