America's Lighthouses: An Illustrated History (Dover Maritime)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (881 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 048625576X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Written by a historian of the National Park Service, this book describes the founding and operation of over 200 famous lights located along U.S. Beginning with the Boston Light, first lit in 1716, this carefully researched yet romantic account takes readers to every notable light installation in the nation — from New England to Delaware; the South Atlantic to the Florida Keys; the Gulf Coast; San Diego to Cape Flattery; the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain as well as Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.An informative section on lighthouse administration tells of the station's early days — when local authorities attempted to operate them — and their eventual takeover in 1939 by the U.S. It is a book that will be prized not only by marine historians and armchair adventurers but by anyone who has ever felt the lure and romance of lighthouses — the lonely sentinels by the sea that have played such a crucial role in the maritime history of America and other sea-faring nations.. Coast Guard. coastal and inland waterways. In addition to its wealth of technical data, Dr. Subsequent chapters describe the development of diverse illumination systems as well as the vast number of changes and techno
It is a book that will be prized not only by marine historians and armchair adventurers but by anyone who has ever felt the lure and romance of lighthouses—the lonely sentinels by the sea that have played such a crucial role in the maritime history of America and other sea-faring nations.. Beginning with the Boston Light, first lit in 1716, this carefully researched yet romantic account takes readers to every notable light installation in the nation—from New England to Delaware; the South Atlantic to the Florida Keys; the Gulf Coast; San Diego to Cape Flattery; the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain as well as Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.An informative section on lighthouse administration tells of the station's early days&md
Liththouses Book J.R. Gave it as a gift to someone who loves lighthouses. Arrived in great condition and as I skimmed through looked very interesting.. Average Vicky J. Barker I was a little disappointed because the title of the book said, Illustrated copy and there were hardly any pictures. I sent this book to a man who speaks very little English and I wanted a book where he could view the different lighthouses of America.. Brings Light to the subject Holland gives us a great overview of the history of America's lighthouses which is a wonderful introduction for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. The first third of the book takes us through the history of the lighthouse authorities, and the people involved in various aspects of lo