A few books re the outer cape

There are dozens/hundreds of books about or set on Cape Cod. It's a magical place that inspires all sorts of artistic expression. Here's just a few that you might enjoy, in no particular order:

• Cape Cod, by Henry David Thoreau
• The Outermost House, by Henry Beston (A classic that chronicles the year the author spent living on the dunes of Eastham,Cape Cod.)
• Thunderstruck, by Erik Larson (An historical novel from one of our best contemporary authors, featuring Marconi's time on Cape)
• Upstream, by Mary Oliver (A classic from a beloved Cape Cod author and poet)
• The Nature of Cape Cod, by Beth Schwarzman (One good field guide for all things Cape Cod.)
• Tidal Water, by John Portnoy, Alice Iacuessa, Barbara Brennessel (A detailed history of the Herring River as background to the currently underway restoration project.)
• Adventure Kayaking: Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, by David Weintraub (for more places to explore by water)