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The Outermost House

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The Outermost HouseThe Outermost House by Henry Beston Ive made multiple trips to the beautiful dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore over the years, and like so many others I have found the landscape to be one of my favorite places on earth. The writer and naturalist Henry Beston deserves no small thanks for this. His 1928 book tells the story of the year he spent living on the Outer Cape in a small housewhich he affectionally named The Focastleperched atop a dune.

The Outermost House by Henry Beston

 

I’ve made multiple trips to the beautiful dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore over the years, and like so many others I have found the landscape to be one of my favorite places on earth. The writer and naturalist Henry Beston deserves no small thanks for this. His 1928 book tells the story of the year he spent living on the Outer Cape in a small house—which he affectionally named “The Fo’castle”—perched atop a dune. The Outermost House brought needed attention to the wild beauty of the Cape’s fragile sands, which developers would soon begin to eye. Some three decades later the Cape Cod National Seashore was created, giving all of us access to explore this special part of New England. Ian Aldrich, Yankee executive editor  

A chronicle of a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach, The Outermost House has long been recognized as a classic of American nature writing. Henry Beston had originally planned to spend just two weeks in his seaside home but was so possessed by the mysterious beauty of his surroundings that he found he "could not go."

Instead, he sat down to try and capture in words the wonders of the magical landscape he found himself in thrall to: the migrations of seabirds, the rhythms of the tide, the windblown dunes, and the scatter of stars in the changing summer sky. Beston argued that, "The world today is sick to its thin blood for the lack of elemental things, for fire before the hands, for water, for air, for the dear earth itself underfoot." Seventy-five years after they were first published, Beston's words are more true than ever.

  • Publisher:‎ Holt Paperbacks
  • Language:‎ English
  • Print length:‎ 256 pages
  • Item Weight:‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions:‎ 5.15 x 0.65 x 7.45 inches
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Very soft. Light Blue is more of a sky blue
Color: Light Blue, Size: Throw XL (50" X 70")
Very soft, pretty thin, and a little stretchy. Overall, it looks nice. I would say it's a little thin for the colder weather, but great for the warmer months. I got the light blue, and it is a little more sky blue than true baby blue. I wish it were a true blue, but it's close enough that I'll keep it rather than go through the return process. I washed it, and little fuzzies came free, but nothing too alarming for a first wash. Hopefully, it doesn't do that every time. With how thin it is, there'll be nothing left eventually.
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soft and comfortable
Color: 01 Sage Green, Size: Throw (50" X 60")
Super soft and warm.. Perfect for a quick nap or as a blanket on your bed. Warm but not heavy, so perfect weight and comfort. I ordered the green and color is true to picture. So happy I have it for these rainy days to grab a quick nap,
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Super soft and strong , really nice blanket
Color: Navy, Size: Queen (90" X 90"), Color: Navy, Size: Queen (90" X 90")
This blanket is so soft. This blanket has stretch to it which is nice for tucking under mattress. Easy to lay out and fits perfectly on a queen bed, perfect amount of hangover. Great quality blanket. I did wash before I put on the bed and it did great. Shed in dryer but that’s easy clean up in vent. No shedding on bed after washed. I laid on bed before washed and it only shed a small amount, not much. I absolutely love this material, strong yet super soft. Definitely a great blanket to buy! You’ll love it. This blanket is so soft. This blanket has stretch to it, which is nice for tucking under the mattress. It is easy to lay out and fits perfectly on a queen bed, with the perfect amount of hang-up. It is a great quality blanket. I did wash it before I put it on the bed, and it did great. It shed in the dryer, but that’s easy to clean up in the vent. No shedding on the bed after it was washed. I laid on the bed before it was washed, and it only shed a small amount, not much. I absolutely love this material; it is made of strong materials yet super soft. Definitely a great blanket to buy! You’ll love it. I ordered a white one for our other bedroom.
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Super soft and cozy blanket
Color: 01 Sage Green, Size: King (108" X 90")
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soft, cozy, lightweight. Drapes nicely or folds flat & even. Warm as liner to another blanket
Color: Orange, Size: Twin(60"x80"), Color: Orange, Size: Twin(60"x80")
Summer weight, soft feel, cozy. If using in cooler temps, then consider using it as a liner, then toss another blanket on top. Nice cozy way to trap in heat. I love orange and was looking for a functional throw blanket. I didnt want the typical lap blanket size (50"x60"). I am tall and wanted something I can tuck my feet under and pull up to my chest when on the couch. But I also wanted it to be decorative when not in use. Not wanting a thick blanket for this purpose, I looked for a thin one of this style. It folds small and flat, OR drapes nicely when tossed. Even at twin size (60"x 80"), it still works as a "throw" blanket. It measures a little wider and aittle shorter so not perfect twin length. It is thin, but not see through. Very soft. Haven't washed it yet, so hopefully it holds up. ALSO, we have cats and dogs, so I am always looking at something to see if it can also be used for them. Depending on size, these blankets would make good furniture covers. Nicer than sheets, cheaper than pet products, thin enough to toss in washer, and a material that will stay in place on fabric furniture. Or just a blankey for pets that like to get cozy. WHICH, at the time of my writing this, my recent rescue dog from the south is experiencing the cool fall temps of fall. She is snuggled up tight against me. I have this blanket as the base on me and the couch, and then a thicker fleece blanket on top of me and her. I just took a pic and will include it.
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