Lighthouses: Sentinels of the American Coast
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (984 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1558686983 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Elinore De Wire lives in Seabeck, Washington.. She is the author of Lighthouses of the South"" and Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast,"" both published by Voyageur Press. Elinor De Wire, one of the most distinguished lighthouse historians in the USA, has been researching and photographing lighthouses for more than 25 years
Lighthouse _ perfection Amazon Customer Lighthouses This is a perfect coffee table book. If you love lighthouses then it is much more. The photos are wonderful and clear, the stories make you feel like your there. A spectacular addition to your library. "Very good!" according to Fernanda Brant. Very good! I realy liked this book. It was a gift And my brother also loved. Hope to buy again.. "A visually pleasing and fine book on American lighthouses" according to Midwest Book Review. Photographer Laurence Parent joins forces here with noted lighthouse expert Elinor DeWire to provide a visually pleasing and fine book on American lighthouses, from the oldest standing in New Jersey to unique cliff-dwelling structures. Rare archival photos blend with plenty of history and background facts to make Lighthouses suitable for coffee table presentation as well as lighthous
"a book for every lighthouse lover from coast to coast and the Great Lakes." -- The Oregonian, August 31, 2003a fascinating chronicle of the maritime past and a celebration of a vanishing American icon -- Outdoor Photographer, October 2003
It was the lighthouse that allowed ships to arrive safely in port, despite rough waters, rocky coasts, and punishing weather. LIGHTHOUSES captures the beauty and nostalgia of these lights in the storm. Beacons of safety and hope, these stalwart sentinels of the American coasts are still treasured today by mariners and landlubbers alike. Lighthouse authority Elinor DeWire's fascinating history of United States lighthouses details the stories of both the sentinels and their keepers, from the Northeast coast to the Great Lakes, down to the South and the Gulf of Mexico, all the way to the Pacific shore.. In a bygone American era, shipping was crucial in both trade and travel. Breathtaking color photography from renowned photographer Laurence Parent reveals the strength and splendor of these coastal beacons