Icons of the American shoreline, the lighthouses of the Atlantic coast stand in eloquent witness to the nations rich seafaring history. A guide to the longest-standing sentinels of all, those of New England, this engaging illustrated handbook takes you on a fascinating, fact-filled tour of the historic lighthouses of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Written by one of the nations most respected lighthouse historians, this pocket field guide is as informative as it is easy-to-use. You will find historical and architectural details, anecdotes about deadly storms, hauntings, and life as a lightkeeper, and directions to more than 150 lighthouses from Cape Neddick in Maine to Boston Light, Americas first true lighthouse. Here are the towers of limestone, granite, and iron gracing shipwrecking islands aptly called "The Miseries" and "The Graves," as well as the beacons once fueled by whale oil and kerosene still standing at colorfully named points such as Burnt Coat Harbor and Deer Island Thorofare. With eye-catching color photographs, vintage postcards, and historical black and white images, this field guide is the ideal companion for travelers, tourists, and history buffs alike, as they explore the lighthouses of New England.

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast: 150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

History

DeWire, Elinor

Americas

Voyageur Press

Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

This compendium of the science, history, and nautical lore about lighthouses is filled with fascinating trivia. Organized almanac-style by month, it presents our favorite seamarks and their steadfast keepers through anecdotes about weather, astronomy, gardening, cooking, medicine, popular literature, historical events, superstition, and the arts. As this book proves, no structure is quite as endearing as a lighthouse, nor as intriguing.

The Lighthouse Almanac

Reference

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Sentinel Publications

Product Description This engaging and colorful guidebook brings alive the many lighthouses of the Sunshine State.Some thirty Florida lighthouses guide ships south from the St. Marys River to the tip of the Keys, then north to Pensacola Bay. They comprise some of Florida's oldest and most historic structures and represent many diverse styles of architecture and daymarks. This new edition of the bestselling Guide to Florida Lighthouses has been updated with expanded profiles of the lighthouses, new travel information, more history, and recent photos. About the Author Elinor DeWire has been researching and writing about lighthouses for more than forty years. She is the author of many books and articles about lighthouses and has received numerous awards for her work, including the Ben Franklin Book Award, the Coast Guard Book Award, the National League of Pen Women Award for Short Fiction, and the Coast Guard's Meritorious Public Service Award. She serves as the Education Chair for the U.S. Lighthouse Society. A retired teacher and college professor, DeWire lives in Connecticut.

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Pineapple Press

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