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,” so writes Fred Dunford, Staff Archeologist at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and co-author of Secrets in the Sand: The Archeology of Cape Cod. Robert N. Oldale has been a student of New England geology for nearly half a century, during which time he has mapped, studied and profiled the geology of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket many times. 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.