Lighthouses Of Michigan: A Guidebook And Keepsake (Lighthouses, Insiders Guide) - Softcover

Jones, Ray; Roberts, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762737387 ISBN 13: 9780762737383

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 2005

Synopsis

For lighthouse lovers in the Midwest, here is a charming guide to Michigan's lighthouses--nearly fifty of them--situated on three Great Lakes. It offers not only history and travel information but also a beautiful full-color souvenir of the state. Profiles of each lighthouse include history, a detailed description of the structure, complete practical information for travelers, and at least one color photograph. From the most highly respected source of lighthouse books.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A Travel Guide and Souvenir in One

"Another fine book from America's most popular lighthouse authors. Through the pages of this book, Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones guide you to our historic lighthouses, illuminating the reasons why lighthouses and their history are a vital link to our past that must be saved for future generations."
" Timothy Harrison, president, American Lighthouse Foundation & Museum of Lighthouse History

A winning combination of practical travel information, stunning color photographs, and rich maritime history makes Lighthouses of Michigan your essential guide to maritime beacons in the Wolverine State. From Fort Gratiot Light on Lake Huron to Rock of Ages Light on Lake Superior to St. Joseph North Pier Lights on Lake Michigan, the forty-nine lights included here are presented in geographical order, making it easy for you to move from your armchair to the driver's seat and back again. Take this handy little guide with you on your travels, and keep it as a picture-perfect souvenir of your trip to coastal Michigan.
Inside you'll find:

" detailed descriptions of each lighthouse
" complete travel information, including driving directions and GPS coordinates
" historical background notes
" quick summaries of key information, such as date established, height of tower, and type of lens
" fifty-three beautiful full-color photographs
" a glossary of terms
" helpful icons indicating scenic quality, historic interest, and visitor accessibility and friendliness

About the Author:

Bruce Roberts's photographs have appeared in numerous magazines, including Life and Sports Illustrated, and in hundreds of books, many of them about lighthouses. He was director of photography at Southern Living magazine for many years. His work is also on display in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution. He lives in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Ray Jones is the author or coauthor of fourteen best-selling books about lighthouses. He has served as an editor at Time-Life Books, as founding editor of Albuquerque Living magazine, as writing coach at Southern Living magazine, and as founding publisher of Country Roads Press. He lives in Pebble Beach, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0762737387
• ISBN 13: 9780762737383
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 85