Product guide

Harwich (MA) (Images of America)

Harwich (MA) (Images of America) is an illustrated local-history book about the Cape Cod town’s shift from a fishing and maritime community toward cranberry cultivation and vacation tourism. Its vintage-photograph format may suit readers interested in Harwich’s people, places, landmarks, and industries.

At a glance

Covers Harwich’s changing economy, from fishing and maritime work to cranberry growing and tourism.
The Images of America series uses vintage photographs to explore local people, places, landmarks, and industries.
The listing describes the book as illustrated and gives a 128-page print length.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A focused account of one Cape Cod town connects local change with broader themes such as industrialization and immigration.
Vintage photographs provide a visual route into local history, rather than relying on a text-only overview.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Publication date	June 25, 2001
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	128 pages
ISBN-10	0738505242
ISBN-13	978-0738505244

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	10.4 ounces
Dimensions	6.5 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The product description frames Harwich’s history through maritime work, cranberry cultivation, automobile-led tourism, and changes in village life. The listing does not specify the number of photographs or provide a contents breakdown, so buyers seeking coverage of a particular topic should confirm it first.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers researching Harwich, Massachusetts, and Cape Cod history.
People interested in illustrated local histories and vintage photographs.
A gift for someone with a connection to Harwich or an interest in New England towns.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a broad history of all Cape Cod communities or a current travel guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this book about?

It covers Harwich, Massachusetts, and its development from a fishing village toward cranberry cultivation and vacation tourism, with the listing describing a vintage-photograph approach.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 128 pages.

What language and edition are listed?

The details list English and an illustrated edition.

Does it cover all of Cape Cod?

The title and description focus on Harwich, Massachusetts, rather than presenting it as a comprehensive history of Cape Cod.