The outermost house : $b A year of life on the great beach of Cape Cod

"The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod" by Henry Beston, is a book about one man's year-long adventure living in a tiny house on Cape Cod in the 1920s. The story tells of the author getting deeply involved with the local environment, exploring the animals, plants, and the changing seasons. The book focuses on the beauty of the beach, the complex life that thrives there, and the author's strong connection to the natural world. The author begins by introducing the reader to the landscape of Cape Cod and the peacefulness of his home, the Fo'castle. He thinks about the deep relationship between the land and the sea, showcasing the rich environmental science of the beach. He also expresses his appreciation for the help he received from people nearby when he was building his house. The beginning of the book prepares the reader as the setting sets the stage for both the physical location and the author’s passion for nature, offering clues to the reflections and observations he will share throughout his year by the sea.