New England Lighthouses: Maine to Long Island Sound (Lighthouse Series) - Softcover

Jones, Ray

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9780762730414: New England Lighthouses: Maine to Long Island Sound (Lighthouse Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762730412 ISBN 13: 9780762730414

Publisher: Globe Pequot, 2005

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Descriptions and beautiful photographs of more than sixty lighthouses, from Northern Maine to the Long Island Sound.

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New England Lighthouses is a fascinating guide to the most significant lighthouses in New England, including the country's oldest lighthouse, Boston Light. Through stirring historic accounts and stunning color photographs, the stories of more than sixty lighthouses and their stalwart keepers come to life in vivid detail. From West Quoddy Head Light on the easternmost point of land in the United States to the string of lights along the Connecticut shoreline on the Long Island Sound, each lighthouse has its own engrossing tale of survival against the elements.
Discover the rich history behind these majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them. Inside you'll find practical information, including:

" regional maps showing the location of lights
" directions to the lights
" details on access and visiting hours
" advice on the best vantage points for viewing and picture taking

About the Author:

Bruce Roberts is a photographer whose work has appeared in Life, Sports Illustrated, and Time-Life Books. He was director of photography at Southern Living magazine. He lives in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Ray Jones has served as an editor for Time-Life Books, as founding editor of Albuquerque Living magazine, and as senior editor at Southern Living magazine. He lives in Pebble Beach, California.

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