Provincetown By The Sea (1898)

Provincetown By The Sea is a book written by Eugene Ashton Perry and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive description of the town of Provincetown Massachusetts located on the tip of Cape Cod. Perry provides a detailed account of the town's history geography people and culture. He describes the town's fishing industry which was the mainstay of its economy and the unique character of its residents who were known for their independent spirit and artistic creativity. Perry also provides a detailed account of the town's architecture including its famous Cape Cod-style houses and the iconic Pilgrim Monument. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings which add to its visual appeal. Overall Provincetown By The Sea is a fascinating and informative account of a unique and historic town and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Cape Cod.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.