Shipwrecks, pirates, wars, and revolutions...27 stories you never knew about the Cape.

Discover Cape Cod brings history and travel together in ways that make exploring Cape Cod a rich, educational experience. From the naming of Martha's Vineyard to the formation of the National Seashore, this book explores four centuries of colonial, maritime, architectural, and economic history in a collection of 27 short stories. Learn about an English sailor who named many the Cape's major landmarks and how a humble fruit saved the region from economic depression. Read a story about a legendary...