This famous waterway is the realization of the first proposed public work in America. In human and economic terms it has saved the lives and property of thousands of merchantsmen, who would have otherwise sailed the dangerous shoals of the outer Cape and Nantucket Sound. It is run by the Army Corps of engineers as the widest waterway in the world. It provided a safe trip for convoys in World War II. The Dolphin Book Club News called this book, "A fascinating new history heavily illustrated with well-captioned photographs." Cape Cod Historical Publications Address Winter: November-May, 3200 Binnacle Drive, C-1, Naples, Fl 34103. Phone: 239-403-8224. Summer: May-November: P.O> Box 281, Yarmouth Port. MA 02675. Phone: 508-362-4761. Pay by check or money order. No credit cards accepted. Please add $3.75 for shipping and handling.