Lighthouses of Texas (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467130915 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Author Steph McDougal lives near the water between Houston and Galveston. . With images from the US Coast Guard Historian’s Office and other archives, she has crafted a fascinating look at an often-overlooked part of Lone Star history
Hundreds of miles of barrier islands, shifting sandbars, and shallow bays made the Texas coast treacherous at a time when few overland routes provided access to the new republic. Beginning in 1852, twenty-eight lighthouses were built along the Texas coastline, on land and over water. As Texas’s lighthouses were gradually automated throughout the 20th century, many were sold to private owners or abandoned. Lighthouse service was often a family affair, with husbands, wives, and children working together as keepers and assistants. For nearly 70 years, construction continued as coastal eros
. With images from the US Coast Guard Historian’s Office and other archives, she has crafted a fascinating look at an often-overlooked part of Lone Star history. About the Author Author Steph McDougal lives near the water between Houston and Galveston
Jim Richmond said Good pictures; chaotic layout and flow. This is a decent book into the history of lighthouses of the Texas coast. Since the format of the book (and series) gives precedence to pictures, there isn't much room to go into detail about the lighthouses themselves. What's left is basically a collection of pictures. That results in the loss of one star.Much more importantly, at least one more star is removed for the layout and arrangement of the content. Instead of covering each lighthouse individually before moving on to the next. Benjamin A. Bell said I like the many pictures and especially the "behind the scenes". The author ,Steph McDougal has done a lot of research. I like the many pictures and especially the "behind the scenes" things that caused the lighthouses to be built where they were built. I could not put it down.Great book. When will she write another one.. Detail Author is obviously knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic. An enjoyable and easy read. I plan to buy a few copies for gifts.