Lighthouses: Sentinels of the American Coast

by Elinor Dewire

Book Overview

In a bygone American era, shipping was crucial in both trade and travel. It was the lighthouse that allowed ships to arrive safely in port, despite rough waters, rocky coasts, and punishing weather.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558686983
• ISBN13: 9781558686984
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 11.3" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A visually pleasing and fine book on American lighthouses

Photographer Laurence Parent joins forces here with noted lighthouse expert Elinor DeWire to provide a visually pleasing and fine book on American lighthouses, from the oldest standing in New Jersey to unique cliff-dwelling structures. Rare archival photos blend with plenty of history and background facts to make Lighthouses suitable for coffee table presentation as well as lighthouse study.