Mid Atlantic Lighthouses

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610597661

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast by Elinor De Wire Pdf

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.

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1564409848

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Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses by Ray Jones Pdf

This book takes readers on a regional tour of 49 lighthouses and 4 lightships from the Hudson River to Chesapeake Bay. Featuring the masterful photographs of Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones compelling narratives, these magnificent books are histories, guidebooks, and celebrations of the lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Profiles include complete details on directions and visiting hours. (8 1/2 X 11, 86 pages, maps, color and b/w photos, bibliography, index)

Author : Wayne Kirklin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-30
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781625844293

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Lightships by Wayne Kirklin Pdf

Light boats, light vessels, lightships—before radar, depth-finders and satellite-guided navigation, mariners relied on floating lighthouses that lingered offshore as warning beacons in perilous waters. Moored near shifting shoals and treacherous reefs, lightships remained on station during all weather conditions and played a vital role in keeping America’s waterways safe for navigation. From 1820 to 1985, light vessels warned of treacherous seas and pointed the way to safe harbors. In Lightships, author Wayne Kirklin chronicles the eighty-five ships that protected the mid-Atlantic coast and the heyday of these special craft. From New York Harbor to the southernmost edge of North Carolina’s notorious Cape Fear, Kirklin details the unsung role this fleet played in keeping America’s merchant marines safe. Read Lightships to discover a forgotten but vital element of American maritime history.

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1575871890

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Pinpoint Guide to Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses by Ray Jones Pdf

The first six full-color regional lighthouse guides promise to be the beginning a long-running and diverse series--Crane Hill's new Pinpoint Guides. Each guide is specific to its region and includes pinpoint closeups of the best lighthouses to visit, including photos, facts, and directions. When fully opened, each guide also features a large map with additional details on the lighthouses and other attractions

Author : Paul Eric Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:932629447

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast by Paul Eric Johnson Pdf

Author : Donna Mishler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999-08-01
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 1893709027

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic States by Donna Mishler Pdf

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Facts On File
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0791054896

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Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses by Ray Jones Pdf

Provides historical background and descriptive information on some of the most significant lighthouses on the coast from New York to Virginia.

Author : David J Schryver
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798835394036

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Our Little Mid Atlantic Lighthouse Book by David J Schryver Pdf

Lighthouses were originally built to guide mariners on their journeys and to help them avoid hazards of the seas. This book focuses on the lights along the mid Atlantic coast ... the states of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. We start in Maryland just south of Washington DC on the east side of the Potomac River and travel counter-clockwise around the state. After coming up the west side of the Chesapeake Bay and through Baltimore, we then proceed south along the Chesapeake's east side. The next leg of our journey is north through Delaware into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to catch the only lighthouse in eastern Pennsylvania. We then circle through New Jersey. Each entry will give directions on finding that structure, pertinent information on it and other interesting facts about it as well as a full-page color photograph of the tower. There is no need for a tour guide with this book in your possession. You will visit all of the towers in these states that accessed without inordinate expense or advanced planning. Whether you are a lighthouse aficionado who loves chasing these classic structures and or a young family on a budget who is looking for a low-cost tourist option, everyone should find something of interest in these pages. Above all, enjoy the lighthouses.

Author : Bob Trapani,Robert Trapani, Jr.
Publisher : Washington Book Distributors
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1890690155

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Lighthouses of New Jersey and Delaware by Bob Trapani,Robert Trapani, Jr. Pdf

Pictures, tales and history of 20 mid-Atlantic lighthouses, including legends, history, ghost tales and shipwreeks.

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 1558686983

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Lighthouses by Elinor De Wire Pdf

Beacons of safety and hope, these stalwart sentinels of the American coasts are still treasured today by mariners and landlubbers alike. "Lighthouses" captures the beauty and nostalgia of these lights in the storm. 110 photos.

Author : Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781561646111

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Lighthouse Families by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts Pdf

What was it like to live and work at a lighthouse during the heyday of shipping and fishing? How did lighthouse keepers and their families stationed on remote islands while away the long, cold, lonely hours between trips to the mainland for food and supplies? Here you'll find a record of the charming memories and stories of America's lighthouse keepers, including descriptions of daily life at a lighthouse.

Author : Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493047017

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American Lighthouses by Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts Pdf

For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them.

Author : Michael J. Rhein,Samuel Willard Compton
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780785836049

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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses by Michael J. Rhein,Samuel Willard Compton Pdf

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores--and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings--has captivated our collective imagination. A celebration of one of America's purest landmarks, The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 9781411641860

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A Complete Guide to the Lighthouses on Puget Sound Including Admiralty Inlet by Anonim Pdf

A Full Featured Companion Guide to The Wonderful Lighthouses on Puget Sound! Fully researched, this handy guide will lead you to these important and picturesque lighthouses on this unique salt water inland sea. Spanning more than 125 years of history, you'll find stories of hardship and beauty, where drama great and small is played out below these charming sentinels. Lighthouse locations and hours...Beautiful, original photography...Up-to-date maps and driving directions...A list of Puget Sound navigational aids.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : UOM:39015049925830

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Lighthouse Plans in the National Archives by Anonim Pdf