I Remember Cape Cod

by Edward C. Janes

Book by Edward C. Janes

207 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slow and relaxing read that transports you to both 1913 and your own childhood. It shows that some things never change, and still so much is lost to the past. This book has an overly calming atmosphere that can send your mind to a place of peace and simplicity. That is a little bit rare don't you think? I never thought I would want to go to Cape Cod... Though the times and the place itself have changed since these recollections, I can't help but hope to witness what I can of it's apparent splendour before any more time passes. What a precious book.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is important in that it gives a window into the past, showing what vacationing on Cape Cod was like in the early years of the 20th Century. Through humorous anecdotes, newspaper clippings, and detailed descriptions of people, places and things, one can almost detect the aromas of the New England Coast, and feel the salt breeze on his face. We can also find true the old adage, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Even though the subjects are long dead, anyone who has spent any time along the New England shore can recognize the types of characters displayed in this collection of reminiscences.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read and a glimpse at life back when things were a lot less complicated (and less expensive). I enjoyed all of the colorful descriptions of everyday life and people who lived on or visited Cape Cod.

Side note: This book has been passed around my family to read as we are all related to "Cousin Alfred". As an adult Alfred continued to spend summer vacations on the Cape with his own family.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my very favourite books,delightful from start to finish.
Fantastic descriptions of a much simpler and happier time.

[Carrie LeAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful true story of life on Cape Cod in the 1913-1918 time frame as told from a young boys eyes.