Legends & Lore of Cape Cod

by Robin Smith-Johnson

Cape Cod has a rich tradition of local lore, stretching back to a time before the Pilgrims arrived.
Ancient Wampanoag legends like Granny Squannit and Princess Scargo are as familiar as tales of pirates and explorers, including "Black Sam" Bellamy and Donald Baxter Macmillan. Felines often blocked "Cat's Alley" in pursuit of food from fishermen's boats. The remnants of Billingsgate Island can be seen at low tide, and visits from Jenny Lind and Helen Keller contrast with the mysterious stories of the "Lady of the Dunes" and New England's Dark Day. Author Robin Smith-Johnson shares historic tales of shipwrecks, murders, hauntings and more from the Cape.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2016

Reviews

[Mark McGuire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific insights into Cape Cod

True to the title, the author dives into the legends and lores of the cape. a few of which I knew from the years I lived here and a few I discovered here in this book. It’s well worth the entertaining read.

I woyld like to see a bit more of a smoother amount of details tying in each individual into the cape. Other than that, well recommended for any Cape Cod fan.

[Rebecca Ferber · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read if you love the Cape and want to learn more about its history and lore. The stories are a little disjointed and some could have been flushed out a little more, but it was entertaining and now I have a few more historical places to check out on my next trip.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great! So many stories I'd never heard of before and some are good for Dad's albums "Military Man of Peace."