Cape Cod Ballads, and Other Verse

"Cape Cod Ballads, and Other Verse" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a poetic journey to early 20th-century coastal New England, where the spirit of Cape Cod comes alive. This collection paints a picture of a time gone by, filled with characters navigating both the beautiful landscapes around them but also the challenges of everyday life. Poems such as "The Cod-Fisher" transport you to the unforgiving Atlantic, highlighting the courage of fishermen. While pieces like "The Song of the Sea" evoke the sweet ache of youthful dreams sparked by the ocean and nostalgia. The collection, as a whole, celebrates the simple yet profound moments that define rural and seaside existence, revealing with heartfelt emotion the joys, struggles, and heartfelt experiences ingrained in the local community.