Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

By Elinor Dewire and Elinor De Wire

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760339511
• ISBN13: 9780760339510
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"