Reviews for The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

The average rating for The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-10-15 00:00:00 Robert Michaels I read Moby Dick long ago. Melville's description of the whaling life bored me to tears. This author's deep research of the Cape and Islands' maritime economy and life brought me a whole new understanding of this part of America's history. It is well written, compelling, and his depiction of the doomed Essex will haunt me.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-07-29 00:00:00 Jamie Bailey Interesting, well-written and worthwhile history of the Cape and the Islands. Focus is heavily on the 17th, 18th and 19th century, with the book roughly divided into three topics: a coverage of early pilgrim settlers & their interactions with the indigenous Cape Codders, the history of New England whaling and the ill-fated Essex, and the writer's own Paul Theroux-like discussion of his kayak paddling around the area, which provided a good opportunity for some excellent nature writing. Some places were more exciting/interesting than others, but there is a lot of historical research and engaging primary sources included here. Keen to see if I can incorporate this in my teaching on the Cape this year.