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Guardians of the Lights: Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers
Elinor de Wire, PaperbackOriginal price was: $21.95.$18.66Current price is: $18.66.
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In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed–the lighthouse keepers–from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human “guardian of the light.” A wealth of material from the archives of the 19th and 20th centuries–primarily letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts–provides vivid stories about lighthouse keeping in this country: the daily work; coping with fog, storms and other catastrophes; legends and ghosts; women’s and families’ roles; lighthouse children and pets; the natural world around lighthouses; and the diverse characters of those who held the job. Lighthouse keeping was a unique occupation, now obsolete, and this book is a fitting tribute to these tough, usually solitary, and dedicated heroes who kept the lights burning every night, without fail.
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Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Elinor de Wire
Published: 06/01/1996
Publisher: Pineapple Press
ISBN: 9781561641192
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 8.94h x 5.91w x 0.79d
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Weight | 1.26 lbs |
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Dimensions | 8.94 × 5.91 × 0.79 in |
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