2897. Small, Isaac M., TRUE STORIES OF CAPE COD. Buzzards Bay. 1934
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2897. Small, Isaac M., TRUE STORIES OF CAPE COD. Buzzards Bay. 1934
2897a. Small, Isaac M., TRUE STORIES OF CAPE COD. Buzzards Bay. 1934. 95pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the buildings and lore of the outer cape including the lighthouses, life-saving and the wrecks of the day as well as life on the outer Cape, this is a most interesting and valuable piece. Includes a short biography and a bit about his life living at Highland Lighthouse. Well illustrated with 21 photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only very little wear to wraps, an excellent copy and most difficult to find. (VG+). $88.
7223. Small, Isaac M., TRUE STORIES OF CAPE COD. New Bedford. 1934. 95pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the buildings and lore of the outer cape including the lighthouses, life-saving and the wrecks of the day as well as life on the outer Cape , this is a most interesting and valuable piece. Includes a short biography and a bit about his life living at Highland Lighthouse. Well illustrated with 21 photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only a little wear and soiling to wraps, a very good copy and most difficult to find. (VG). $98.
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