Cape Cod Bay: a History of Salt & Sea

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-119) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword / Rick Gurnon -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Where Geology Meets Early Scientific Research -- Chapter 2. People of the First Light -- Chapter 3. Europeans Wash Ashore -- Chapter 4. Permanence on Cape Cod Bay -- Chapter 5. Boiling Points -- Chapter 6. Industry and Family -- Chapter 7. Progress and a New Century -- Chapter 8. Contemporary Concerns and Tomorrow's History -- Appendices -- Notes on Content, Research and Composition Processes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author. Publisher Marketing: European explorers were captivated by the seemingly endless bounty of natural resources on Cape Cod Bay. One Englishman declared that the codfish were so thick one could walk on their backs. Early settlers quickly learned how to harness the bay's resources and excelled at shore whaling, shipping and salt making. But as these new industries flourished, the native Wampanoag, who helped the fledgling colony to take root, nearly vanished. Author Theresa Mitchell Barbo's skillful narrative weaves together the natural and cultural histories of the bay, highlighting some of the region's diverse milestones- from the drafting of the Mayflower Compact in 1620 to the establishment of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant 350 years later. Cape Cod Bay: A History of Salt & Sea inspires new appreciation for this storied and stunning seascape, and underscores the importance of new efforts to preserve the bay's unique ecosystem. Contributor Bio:  Barbo, Theresa Mitchell Theresa Mitchell Barbo writes books in historical non-fiction, and frequently lectures before audiences in academic, civic and military circles throughout New England. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. A native of the Midwest, Theresa resides with her family in Yarmouth Port, a village on the north side of Cape Cod. Visit her website at theresambarbo.com.