Cape Cod (Richard M. Ketchum)

Cape Cod by Richard M. Ketchum is a comprehensive history of the Cape Cod region in Massachusetts. It explores the area's natural environment, early settlements, maritime heritage, and development over centuries. Ketchum details how indigenous peoples, European settlers, and later generations impacted Cape Cod's landscape and culture. The book emphasizes the region’s unique geography, its role in the fishing industry, tourism, and the preservation of its natural beauty. Overall, it offers an insightful look into the historical forces shaping Cape Cod, making complex history accessible to general readers while providing depth for those interested in the area's past.