Robert N. Oldale masterfully lays out one of the world’s most fascinating geologic stories. Here is the most up-to-date, easy-to-understand book on the geology of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, written by the undisputed authority on the subject. Both an excellent introductory text and a superb field guide, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the region’s natural history.
Profusely illustrated with photographs, maps, sketches, tables and graphs, this book provides the reader with invaluable insights into the unique origins of these treasured lands.
Robert N. Oldale has been a student of southern New England geology for nearly half a century, during which time he has mapped, profiled and studied Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket many times.