For hundreds of years; people have been drawn to Falmouth; the town of the "shining sea;" immortalized by Falmouth native Katherine Lee Bates in her poem America; the Beautiful. Quakers; farmers; whaling captains; marine scientists; Coast Guardsmen; summer residents; Portuguese immigrants from the Azores and Cape Verde Islands; vacationers; and retiring World War II veterans have all found a special place in Falmouth. The photographs in Falmouth celebrate these people and the town they have built. Through the eyes of nearly fifty photographers; these views capture the glorious natural and architectural heritage that has defined the three-hundred-and-forty-year history of this Cape Cod community. From the spare lines of the Quaker meetinghouse and the poorhouse to the spires of churches and the elaborate summer "cottages" of Falmouths golden age in the 1880s; these vintage photographs offer a rich visual tour through the towns history. Unforgettable images of people-whalers posing for the camera on rare trips home; fishermen returning to port; cranberry pickers; and wealthy summer residents playing croquet in summer whites-combine to show the unique community that is Falmouth.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Delightful Historical RecordBy Carole A. IsselMy interest in this book is extremely personal. as my dad. John Mallick (photo below). worked there for years--once in charge of the aviary and finally as assistant head keeper at the end of his 30 year career (1970). The photos bring back delightful memories of the many hours we spent in the zoo. meeting the very friendly and caring keepers and being treated to rare events. such as playing with the lion and tiger cubs in the hideaway under Monkey Island. This is the first history I have seen of the zoo. from its creation to the present day. It is a wonderful record of an amazing place. It belongs in the library of anyone interested in this part of San Francisco history. (One addition I might make: The photo on page 74 depicts "a zoo official" opening the mouth of the hippo Puddles. That official is Carey Baldwin. director of the zoo in the 1940s and 50s.) Thank you. Katherine!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dr. DaveA wonderful history0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!! Very Informative!!By K. J KozuchWhat a great book! Anyone who wants to know anything about the history of the zoo should read this book.Very well written!
