Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations of Virginia

by Patrick Evans-Hylton

Book Overview

Created as navigational tools, lighthouses are of interest to more than mariners; the ruggedly romantic nature of the beacons delights and enthralls thousand of admirers. Lights along the Virginia coast are no exception, from the richly historic Old Cape Henry Light, authorized by President George Washington in 1789, to the candy-striped Assateague Light on the state's Eastern Shore. Of equal interest are the tales of the men of the United States...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738517852
• ISBN13: 9780738517858
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.3"