Guardians Of The Lights
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Guardians of the Lights
Author | : Elinor De Wire |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2015-10-17 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781561648511 |
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In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed—the lighthouse keepers—from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human “guardian of the light." A wealth of material from the archives of the 19th and 20th centuries—primarily letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts—provides vivid stories about lighthouse keeping in this country: the daily work; coping with fog, storms and other catastrophes; legends and ghosts; women's and families' roles; lighthouse children and pets; the natural world around lighthouses; and the diverse characters of those who held the job. Lighthouse keeping was a unique occupation, now obsolete, and this book is a fitting tribute to these tough, usually solitary, and dedicated heroes who kept the lights burning every night, without fail.
Ladies of the Lights
Author | : Patricia Majher |
Publsiher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2010-09-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780472051434 |
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Stories from fifty historic female lighthouse keepers
The Desatir
Author | : Dhanjibhai Jamshedji Medhora |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1888 |
Genre | : Iran |
ISBN | : BSB:BSB11608251 |
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The Desatir or Sacred writings of the ancient Persian prophets in the original tongue
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 640 |
Release | : 1818 |
Genre | : Old Persian language |
ISBN | : CORNELL:31924022982445 |
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The Desatir
Author | : Fīrūz Ibn-Kāwus |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 1818 |
Genre | : Iran |
ISBN | : BSB:BSB10477584 |
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Lighthouses for Kids
Author | : Katherine L. House |
Publsiher | : Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 2008-03-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781613740460 |
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Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.
Lighthouses of the Mid Atlantic Coast
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2011-03-11 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 9780760339510 |
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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.
The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
Author | : Michael J. Rhein,Samuel Willard Compton |
Publsiher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2018-02-27 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780785836049 |
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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.