Books by Robert Finch

In a unique collaboration between words and images, The Cape Itself illuminates the polymorphic and often contradictory nature of the Cape: a place which epitomizes both the 'human scale' of a gentle, accessible landscape, and the chaotic, overwhelming presence of the sea; a place increasingly swamped and obscured by crowds and development, yet still affording surprising opportunities for wonder and discovery. It is precisely the interaction between these two creative modes of expression, reflecting and commenting on each other, which results in a personal, yet broadly evocative portrait of one of the most fascinating landscapes and communities in this country.

This is a book about beginnings, or landfalls, in a place by the sea that has been explored, settled, visited, studied, and written about more than almost any other stretch of the North American coastline. The focus of these essays is a personal response to the changing face of this curved peninsula, keeping in touch with the place where one lives.

Essays on the natural history of the Cape Cod region of New England document changes in the environment, and in the author's life.

Presents a definitive compilation of masterpieces of prose nature writing in a new edition containing more than fifty new selections by such authors as Wendell Berry, Annie Dillard, Terry Tempest Williams, Vladimir Nabokov, David Quammen, Gary Snyder, and other established, recently discovered, or new authors.

The first anthology to represent the full range of nature writing's rich and flourishing tradition, from lyrical essays to thoughtful encounters with new ethical and ecological concerns.

Eighteen essays describe the author's experiences exploring the outer half of Cape Cod, and share his observations on nature, ecology, and the relationship between people and their environment.

A collection of classic Cape Cod essays depicting snapshots in time from the Pilgrims' landing in 1620 to whaling and fishing industries, to modern Bohemian artists, and featuring passages from famous writers like Herman Melville and Henry David Thoreau. Original.

This extraordinary series of comprehensive, practical, lavishly illustrated guides takes you to the national parks and forests and beyond, into thousands of wilderness preserves and nature sanctuaries throughout the United States, including hidden trails and lesser-known scenic spots, from canyons to waterfalls to migratory-bird refuges. Stunning color photographs and vivid narration feature wildlife, wildflowers, and landforms, while clear explanations of ecology and human impact deepen your understanding of America's natural beauty.