Cape Cod : its natural and cultural history: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Cape Cod : its natural and cultural history, credited to Robert Finch, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of Cape Cod : its natural and cultural history by Robert Finch. Read in English by PhyllisV. "Cape Cod: Its Natural and Cultural History" by Robert Finch is a comprehensive guide to the Cape Cod National Seashore, produced as part of the National Park Handbook series. Written in the late 20th century, the handbook delves into the region’s rich cultural and natural history, highlighting both its significance as a recreational area and the transformations it has undergone over centuries. The text aims to educate visitors about the area's ecology, history, and the ongoing interplay between human activities and environmental conservation. The opening of the guide establishes a framework for understanding Cape Cod's unique geographical and cultural significance. It outlines the structure of the handbook, indicating that it will feature sections on the natural history of the Cape as well as the cultural narratives of its inhabitants, including the early Wampanoag tribes and the later European settlers. Finch emphasizes the enduring allure of Cape Cod as a retreat for recreation and exploration despite the challenges posed by development and erosion. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, the introduction invites readers to appreciate not just the landscape but also the rich tapestry of human life interwoven with this remarkable coastal environment. - Summary by Project Gutenberg

Recording facts

• Recording title: Cape Cod : its natural and cultural history
• Author credits: Robert Finch
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 15
• Listed recording duration: 3:38:40

Catalogue topics

• New England
• cape cod
• naturalist writing
• vacation spots

Track guide

1. 01 - Part I - A Fragile Coastal Retreat — 22:10
2. 02 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 1 — 19:37
3. 03 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 2 — 9:51
4. 04 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 3 — 18:39
5. 05 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 4 — 12:27
6. 06 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 5 — 18:21
7. 07 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 6 — 13:31
8. 08 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 7 — 14:19
9. 09 - Part II - A Great Arm in the Sea - Section 8 — 21:13
10. 10 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 1 — 11:08
11. 11 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 2 — 9:45
12. 12 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 3 — 15:24
13. 13 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 4 — 13:27
14. 14 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 5 — 8:50
15. 15 - Part III - Guide and Advisor - Section 6 — 9:58

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