The Wardens of Cape Cod : $b The achievements of the Coast Guard Patrol

"The Wardens of Cape Cod: The Achievements of the Coast Guard Patrol" by Henry Beston is a book telling true stories from long ago which shows what life was like for the Coast Guard folks watching over Cape Cod. It mostly talks about how hard it was to save people from shipwrecks and how brave the surfmen were. The author paints a picture of the wild Cape Cod area and tells exciting stories of Coast Guard rescues, like the sad tale of the "Castagna" shipwreck, where the crew fought against icy weather. These stories highlight how courageous and close the surfmen were as they faced dangerous situations in the North Atlantic, showing how important they were in keeping sailors safe and how tough they had to be to deal with powerful storms.