Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes

Download or read book Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes written by J M Westgate and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering work by J.M. Westgate chronicles the efforts to reclaim the eroding sand dunes of Cape Cod in the early 20th century. Westgate, who was superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, describes in detail the techniques used to stabilize the dunes and prevent further erosion, from planting beach grass to building rock walls and jetties. The book also includes stunning photographs of the dunes and the coastal landscape. Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes is an important historical document and an inspiration to anyone concerned with environmental preservation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.