Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2011-03-11 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780760339510 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0760339511 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
