Endangered Lighthouses: Stories and Images of America's Disappearing Lighthouses - Softcover

Harrison, Tim; Jones, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762708158 ISBN 13: 9780762708154

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Briefly profiles fifty lighthouses in North America (one of which is in Canada, the others in the contiguous US) that are in varying degrees of disrepair. For each, the authors summarize the history of the house's construction, noting any peculiar features, its period of service, its current status and mention of any restoration efforts planned or currently underway. Each house is presented with a current color photograph, and most have one or more historic photographs. An introduction shares stories of successful lighthouse saving efforts, and a conclusion pleas for further efforts to save those in the book and others at risk. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Endangered Lighthouses takes you from coast to coast to visit more than fifty North American lighthouses in peril. Discover the rich history behind these majestic sentinels, hear how they are being threatened, and learn how you can help keep these beacons shining. This book highlights such endangered towers as Cape Hatteras in North Carolina, Cedar Island Lighthouse in New York and Waugoshance Lighthouse in Michigan. (8 1/2 x 11, 96 pages, color photos, b&w photos, maps)

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0762708158
• ISBN 13: 9780762708154
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 92