The Nature of Cape Cod

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Summary: My favorite Cape Cod field guide
Review: As a hiker, canoe & kayaker, birdwatcher, guide book collector and Cape Cod resident I feel qualified to say that I'm in love with this book. Moreover, as someone who managed a local bookshop on Cape Cod for 12 years, I'm quite aware of how far above the pack "The Nature of Cape Cod" is. As much as I like to collect field guides, I only want to carry one in the actual 'field' and this is definitely my choice for the one detailing plants, trees, flora & fauna, with the geology it all sits upon and environments it creates. It's also a treasure trove of secluded sites richly described and beautifully mapped.

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Summary: My favorite Cape Cod field guide
Review: As a hiker, canoe & kayaker, birdwatcher, guide book collector and Cape Cod resident I feel qualified to say that I'm in love with this book. Moreover, as someone who managed a local bookshop on Cape Cod for 12 years, I'm quite aware of how far above the pack "The Nature of Cape Cod" is. As much as I like to collect field guides, I only want to carry one in the actual 'field' and this is definitely my choice for the one detailing plants, trees, flora & fauna, with the geology it all sits upon and environments it creates. It's also a treasure trove of secluded sites richly described and beautifully mapped.

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Summary: Review: The Nature of Cape Cod
Review: The new book , The Nature of Cape Cod, by seasoned geologist/naturalist and first-time author, Beth Schwarzman, is informative, beautifully finished with clear detailed maps, and has a writing style that blends important lessons on living in harmony with the natural Cape system with interesting information and facts about the Cape from its geologic beginnings at the end of the Ice Age up to the present day. This book is a welcome addition to the libraries of all who love exploring and appreciating Cape Cod.

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Summary: A Complete Cape Cod Guide
Review: We like this very comprehensive guide to Cape Cod because it has everything in one book that we and our friends need to explore the Cape. The author begins with the fascinating story of how the Cape was built as the Ice Age came to an end and leads into the environments, plant life, animals and birds of the Cape. Especially valuable to those wishing to explore and 'savor' their surroundings, are the 50 sites that represent the natural environments of the Cape. Details about access, geology, history, beaches, what to see and do, and unique features of the sites are available along with maps for hikers and paddlers. The clear illustrations of plant and animal life are helpful, as well as the lists of birds commonly seen on the Cape. What a treasure this book will be for Cape Cod dwellers and nature lovers of all sorts!