The Dewire Guide To Lighthouses Of The Pacific Coast

Author : Elinor Dewire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0939837862

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The DeWire Guide to Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Elinor Dewire Pdf

This guidebook, now in a second, expanded edition, is a roundup of the existing lighthouses along the Pacific Coast of the United States-lighthouses in California, Oregon, and Washington. Most West Coast sentinels still exhibit a beacon each night, while a few serve only as daymarks. Many are favorite destinations for travelers. Their images appear on city seals, business logos, tourist brochures, media advertisements, and a plethora of souvenirs available in gift shops. In this book are maps and brief histories of lighthouse development in each state. Existing individual lighthouses are profiled by state in a south-to-north geographic listing, including details such as nearest town, historical facts of interest, directions for finding the lighthouse, and contacts for further information. Here and there I've sprinkled a few interesting sidebars to provide glimpses into the deeper story of lighthouses.

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610605268

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Elinor De Wire Pdf

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1937196917

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The Dewire Guide to Lighthouses of Alaska, Hawaii, and the U. S. Pacific Territories by Elinor De Wire Pdf

The immense Pacific Ocean, rife with islands and rimmed by huge continents, has been a liquid highway for trade and travel for centuries. Its peaceful name masks a fickle character though-serene and idyllic at times but also turbulent and merciless. . Marking the shores of this largest ocean with lights and buoys presented enormous challenges. The DeWire Guide to Lighthouses of Alaska, Hawai'i and Pacific Territories details that struggle and offers travelers and armchair tourists a glimpse of some little-known sentinels in distant places. The U. S. territories of the Pacific are detailed, including two that eventually became our 49th and 50th states in 1959, along with Guam and the Northern Marianas, American Samoa, and a sprinkling of small, far-flung islands made famous by World War II battles and celebrities like Amelia Earhart. Profiles of the lighthouses are complemented by travel information and archival and contemporary images. Also included are the stories of lightkeepers, lighthouse optics, and the fleet of vessels that built and maintained the lights. A bonus section tells the little-known history of buoys-those faithful and colorful markers of waterways worldwide.

Author : Pamela Welty, Randy Leffingwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610604385

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Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Pamela Welty, Randy Leffingwell Pdf

Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them. Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them. A breathtaking and edifying tour page by page, the book is also an ideal, informative guide for those who wish to venture into the living history of these coastal lighthouses.

Author : Randy Leffingwell
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0896584291

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Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Randy Leffingwell Pdf

Stunning photography captures the beauty of the classic lighthouses of the U.S. Pacific coast in this book for lighthouse fans and residents of the region. The fascinating development of this region's lighthouses is explored, with special attention paid to its technological evolution. The book looks at the actual lights and lenses, the architecture of the lighthouses, the lives of the Lighthouse Service keepers, and today's movement to preserve and restore the lights.

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 0896587096

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Elinor De Wire Pdf

A look at 82 lighthouses of the Pacific Coast - including the sentinels of Alaska and Hawai'i. Historical and architectural details, directions, and where to go for more information accompany each lighthouse. Almost all of the lighthouses are illustrated with at least one colour photograph, historical image or postcard.

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0760324662

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Elinor De Wire Pdf

This convenient, pocket-sized guidebook documents 82 lighthouses of the Pacific Coast—including the sentinels of Alaska and Hawai’i. Historical and architectural details, directions, and where to go for more information accompanies each lighthouse. Almost all of the lighthouses are illustrated with at least one color photograph, historical image, or vintage postcard. Sidebars about life as a lightkeeper, deadly storms, and hauntings pepper the text. Popular and picturesque lighthouses, such as New Dungeness in Washington, Point Reyes in California, Haceta Head in Oregon, Point Loma in California, and Diamond Head in Hawai’i, are highlighted with a one-page feature. Includes traditional lighthouses only, or those that are considered visually attractive and historically significant.

Author : Jeremy D'Entremont
Publisher : Cider Mill Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1604336161

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The Lighthouse Handbook: West Coast by Jeremy D'Entremont Pdf

The perfect companion for lighthouse buffs, this comprehensible and travel-friendly full-color field guide covers over 150 lighthouses on the West Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada! For centuries the lighthouses of the West Coast have played a key role in the maritime history and lore of the nation. From majestic structures to the smallest treasure, these beacons have guided ships safely for countless years and endeared themselves to lighthouse fans everywhere. This definitive handbook features beautiful full-color photographs, highly regarded directions and contact information for each light, and complete articles on every existing lighthouse on the West Coast! This ultimate travel guide features: - stories of colorful keepers - true tales of daring rescues at sea - efforts undertaken for lighthouse preservation - then-and-now photographs - dates of establishment - tower height and accessibility - fun and surprising side-trips at each light - and so much more!

Author : Randy Leffingwell
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0760336504

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Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by Randy Leffingwell Pdf

Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them. Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them. A breathtaking and edifying tour page by page, the book is also an ideal, informative guide for those who wish to venture into the living history of these coastal lighthouses.

Author : William Wyckoff
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295805375

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How to Read the American West by William Wyckoff Pdf

From deserts to ghost towns, from national forests to California bungalows, many of the features of the western American landscape are well known to residents and travelers alike. But in How to Read the American West, William Wyckoff introduces readers anew to these familiar landscapes. A geographer and an accomplished photographer, Wyckoff offers a fresh perspective on the natural and human history of the American West and encourages readers to discover that history has shaped the places where people live, work, and visit. This innovative field guide includes stories, photographs, maps, and diagrams on a hundred landscape features across the American West. Features are grouped according to type, such as natural landscapes, farms and ranches, places of special cultural identity, and cities and suburbs. Unlike the geographic organization of a traditional guidebook, Wyckoff's field guide draws attention to the connections and the differences between and among places. Emphasizing features that recur from one part of the region to another, the guide takes readers on an exploration of the eleven western states with trips into their natural and cultural character. How to Read the American West is an ideal traveling companion on the main roads and byways in the West, providing unexpected insights into the landscapes you see out your car window. It is also a wonderful source for armchair travelers and people who live in the West who want to learn more about the modern West, how it came to be, and how it may change in the years to come. Showcasing the everyday alongside the exceptional, Wyckoff demonstrates how asking new questions about the landscapes of the West can let us see our surroundings more clearly, helping us make informed and thoughtful decisions about their stewardship in the twenty-first century. Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYSmp5gZ4-I

Author : William S. Hanable
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 0738559717

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Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast by William S. Hanable Pdf

Washington's storm-ridden outer coast stretches from Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia River, to Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a distance of about 150 miles. Historians have labeled these waters "the Graveyard of the Pacific" and "the Unforgiving Coast." Despite their hazards, sea routes to, from, and along the coast have been busy. Maritime fur traders and explorers, warships, Gold Rush shipping, passenger vessels, lumber carriers, break-bulk freighters, container ships, and tankers have plied these waters. Concurrently, fisheries developed along the coast, adding to the number of vessels at risk. To assist mariners sailing these waters, the United States built its first lighthouse on the Washington coast at Cape Disappointment in 1856. Additional lighthouses, lightships, and lifesaving stations soon followed. With more than 180 images from archives throughout the Pacific Northwest, this collection documents their history.

Author : Paul Eric Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:932629447

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

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493047338

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Lighthouses of the West Coast by Ray Jones Pdf

A winning combination of practical travel information, stunning color photographs, and rich maritime history makes Lighthouses of California your essential guide to maritime beacons in the Golden State. From Old Point Loma Light near San Diego to St. George Reef Light near Crescent City, the more than thirty-five lights included here are presented in geographical order, making it easy for you to move from your armchair to the driver's seat and back again.

Author : Jim Gibbs
Publisher : West Chester, Pa. : Schiffer Pub.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015011191296

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Lighthouses of the Pacific by Jim Gibbs Pdf

Author : Elinor DeWire
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781683340232

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses by Elinor DeWire Pdf

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.