Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake Bay
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Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake Bay
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Author : Francis Ross Holland
language : en
Publisher: Maryland Historical &
Release Date : 1997
Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake Bay written by Francis Ross Holland and has been published by Maryland Historical & this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
Maryland S Lighthouses
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Author : Cathy Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Maryland S Lighthouses written by Cathy Taylor and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
In Colonial times, as the Chesapeake Bay and larger rivers became vital shipping channels, the need arose to mark Maryland's dangerous shoals and waterways. Lighthouses sprang up throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, including wood-framed cottages placed upon screw pile foundations that stood offshore in the unforgiving waters. Most of these unique structures did not survive, lost tragically to ice that also occasionally claimed the lives of the keepers who faithfully tended them and rescued mariners in trouble. With the advent of electricity and GPS, many beacons succumbed to vandalism and neglect, leaving a fraction remaining.
The Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake
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Author : Robert De Gast
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 1993-09
The Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake written by Robert De Gast and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-09 with History categories.
This text features a sequence of 32 photographic essays, documenting in 170 haunting images each of the lighthouses still standing along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. For each lighthouse there is a photograph of the structure in its setting, a view looking out from the lighthouse, and a close-up of some singular detail of the building. The text discusses how and why the lighthouses were built, important events in their history, and in some cases the lives of their keepers. The sequence of lighthouses follows an imaginary journey around the Bay, starting at Cape Henry, site of the oldest existing light.
Bay Beacons
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Author : Linda Turbyville
language : en
Publisher: Eastwind Publishing
Release Date : 1995
Bay Beacons written by Linda Turbyville and has been published by Eastwind Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Architecture categories.
First and foremost, Bay Beacons is a book for lovers of the Chesapeake Bay - for those who sail its waters and for those who delight in its shores. For these bay explorers, the lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay symbolize continuity with the past, with both its natural and human history. Book jacket.
Lighthouses Of The Mid Atlantic Coast
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Author : Elinor De Wire
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Release Date : 2011-03-11
Lighthouses Of The Mid Atlantic Coast written by Elinor De Wire and has been published by Voyageur Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-11 with Architecture categories.
Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.
Lighting The Bay
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Author : Pat Vojtech
language : en
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Release Date : 1996
Lighting The Bay written by Pat Vojtech and has been published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
From the beginning, it was a struggle to light the Chesapeake. Its soft, undulating bottom presented different problems from those faced along the rocky coasts of New England. The bays shores shifted before the winds, tides, and hurricanes that plagued the 200-mile-long estuary, and so did the towers of the Chesapeake. On land, erosion was the silent menace; on the water, it was ice. More than a dozen Chesapeake lighthouses bowed and broke before the pressure of thousands of tons of ice bearing down on them. In many cases, the keepers barely escaped with their lives. Lighting the Bay: Tales of Chesapeake Lighthouses documents the dramatic events that surrounded the difficult job of lighting the bay and manning the lighthouses. With more than 100 attractive color photographs and an informative historical narrative, Pat Vojtech communicates both facts and the human saga of life as it was on the bays lighthouses. From heroic rescues to untimely deaths, from the routine of daily tasks to battles with ice, cold, injury, and loneliness; Vojtech provides an intimate portrait of life on the guiding lights of the Chesapeake.
Mid Atlantic Lighthouses
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Author : Ray Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Mid Atlantic Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Architecture categories.
This book takes readers on a regional tour of 49 lighthouses and 4 lightships from the Hudson River to Chesapeake Bay. Featuring the masterful photographs of Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones compelling narratives, these magnificent books are histories, guidebooks, and celebrations of the lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Profiles include complete details on directions and visiting hours. (8 1/2 X 11, 86 pages, maps, color and b/w photos, bibliography, index)
Lighthouses Of The Southern States
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Author : Ray Jones
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-12-15
Lighthouses Of The Southern States written by Ray Jones and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-15 with Travel categories.
Lighthouses of the Southern States is the classic guide to the most significant lighthouses in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Through stirring historic accounts and stunning color and archival photographs, the stories of more than thirty-five lighthouses come alive in vivid detail. Each light––from Bodie Island Light on the Outer Banks to the Cape Florida Light outside Miami––tells its own engrossing tale of survival. Discover the rich history behind these majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them.
Southern Lighthouses
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Author : Ray Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Southern Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Architecture categories.
From the Maryland shore to the Florida Panhandle and across the Gulf Coast, the 50 lighthouses profiled in this volume have stood sentinel through a thousand stormy nights. In magnificent photos and in fascinating narrative, this beautiful book captures the tumultuous history and enigmatic power of these life-saving beacons of the sea. 85 photos, 55 in color. 5 maps.
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
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Author : David Gendell
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-12
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse written by David Gendell and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-12 with History categories.
For centuries, the hard-packed shoal at Thomas Point menaced Chesapeake Bay mariners. Even after two separate stone towers were built on the shoreline, sailors continued to request a light at the end of the mile-long shoal. When a new lighthouse was finally approved in 1873, experts deemed its novel design too fragile for the location--it was built anyway. Long overdue and of an inappropriate design, the iconic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse was lit in November 1875 and continues to serve mariners. Thomas Point is the last Chesapeake Bay screwpile-style lighthouse in its original location and one of only twelve American lighthouses designated as a National Historic Landmark. Join Annapolis sailor David Gendell as he explores Thomas Point.
