Publisher's Synopsis
Cape Cod Stories is a collection of short stories written by Joseph C. Lincoln, an American author known for his works set in New England. The book features tales that are set on Cape Cod, a popular vacation destination in Massachusetts. The stories showcase the unique charm and character of the area, as well as the lives of the people who call it home. From fishermen and sailors to wealthy tourists and local residents, the characters in these stories are diverse and engaging. The book offers a glimpse into the history, culture, and way of life on Cape Cod, as well as the natural beauty of the region. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Cape Cod Stories is a must-read for anyone interested in New England literature or the history and culture of Cape Cod.""We cruised round for a spell, sort of prospecting, and then we landed at a little one-horse coral island, where there wa'n't no inhabitants, but where we was pretty dead sartin there was pearl oyster banks in the lagoon. There was five of us on the schooner, a Dutchman named Rhinelander, a Coolie cook and Lazarus and Hammond and me. We put up a slab shanty on shore and went to work pearl fishing, keeping one eye out for Dutch gunboats, and always having a sago palm ready to split open so's, if we got caught, we could say we was after sago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
