The Field Guide To Lighthouses Of The New England Coast

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 161060525X

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

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.

Author : Jeremy D'Entremont
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781604339741

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The Lighthouse Handbook New England and Canadian Maritimes (Fourth Edition) by Jeremy D'Entremont Pdf

Learn all about New England's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England 4th Edition. Learn all about New England's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England 4th Edition. Explore the living history of New England's lighthouses with the original lighthouse field guide, perfect for daytrips or planning your next adventure. New England's foremost Lighthouse's authority Jeremy D'Entremont explores each of New England's lighthouses and their history with the trained precision of an expert in this definitive guide. The newly updated 4th edition adds new profiles, more fun facts, and even visiting guides to help you plan your next lighthouse trip in style.

Author : Elinor DeWire
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0760327505

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast by Elinor DeWire Pdf

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.

Author : William H. Johnson, Kim Knox Beckius
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1616731257

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The New England Coast by William H. Johnson, Kim Knox Beckius Pdf

To explore the New England Coast is to explore the roots of our nation, from the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill. It is to experience the traditions that have shaped our culture and livelihood, from the quaint fishing villages at land’s end to the prestigious colleges of Boston. And it is to witness the natural wonders of Cape Cod’s miles of open beach, the rugged cliffs along the Maine Coast, the dense forests of Acadia National Park, and much more. In The New England Coast, writer Kim Knox Beckius and photographer William H. Johnson present the sights and experiences that make this region one of the country’s most popular destinations, beloved by year-round residents and seasonal vacationers alike. As it highlights the coast’s history and culture, the book also offers practical travel information and suggestions for the best ways to explore the region. It is an ideal companion for the millions who flock to the New England Coast every summer, as well as perfect fireside reading during the harsh Atlantic winters.

Author : Elinor De Wire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610605268

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

Author : Jeremy D'Entremont
Publisher : Cider Mill Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Jeremy D'Entremont
Publisher : Cider Mill Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781604336238

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The Lighthouse Handbook New England: 3rd Edition by Jeremy D'Entremont Pdf

Fully updated for 2016, this new edition of the popular Lighthouse Handbook: New England is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history, and folklore surrounding every lighthouse in the New England region! The perfect companion for lighthouse buffs, and the most comprehensible and travel friendly field guide around, offers beautiful full-photographs, highly regarded directions and contact information, and complete articles on every existing lighthouse from way Down East Maine to cosmopolitan western Connecticut.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : MINN:31951D014124273

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Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493047277

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Lighthouses of New England by Ray Jones Pdf

New England's lighthouses project more than lifesaving beams across treacherous expanses of water. They also project an aura of steadfastness, dependability, and safety--and deservedly so. This guide features descriptions and beautiful photographs of more than sixty lighthouses from Northern Maine to the Long Island Sound.

Author : Amy Elisabeth Fuller
Publisher : Contemporary Authors
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0787678872

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Contemporary Authors by Amy Elisabeth Fuller Pdf

A biographical and bibliographical guide to current writers in all fields including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, journalism, drama, television and movies. Information is provided by the authors themselves or drawn from published interviews, feature stories, book reviews and other materials provided by the authors/publishers.

Author : Courtney Thompson
Publisher : Catnap Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 0971417806

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Lighthouses of Southern New England by Courtney Thompson Pdf

With more than 600 photographs, history, legends, maps and directions, this complete guide to the Lighthouses of Southern New England is a great book for lighthouse enthusiasts and anyone exploring the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Author : Ray Jones,Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762786206

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American Lighthouses by Ray Jones,Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts Pdf

A celebration of the great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing stories 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. Completely revised and updated, American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of 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. Included are many endangered lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, as well as “ghost lights,” which are no longer standing.

Author : Patrick J. Lynch
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300226157

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A Field Guide to Cape Cod by Patrick J. Lynch Pdf

A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern Long Island ever published. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various regional environments--beaches, dunes, salt marshes, heathlands, and coastal forests--the book also encompasses marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish offshore. For nature-loving local residents and visitors alike, this essential book will be a treasured resource.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-11
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780760339510

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast by Anonim 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 : Samuel Willard Crompton,Michael J. Rhein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1592231020

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

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores — and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings — has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Lighthouse Book is a panoramic, lavishly illustrated history of these legendary buildings and celebrates the rich heritage of our ancestors’ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms. Over 200 color photographs are featured in this fully revised, expanded and updated edition.