Maryland S Lighthouses
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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.
Lighthouses Of The Mid Atlantic Coast
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 2011-03-11
Lighthouses Of The Mid Atlantic Coast written by and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-11 with Photography 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.
Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake
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Author : Maryland. Commission to Save Lighthouses
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake written by Maryland. Commission to Save Lighthouses and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Lighthouses categories.
Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake
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Author : Maryland. Commission to Save Lighthouses
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993*
Maryland Lighthouses Of The Chesapeake written by Maryland. Commission to Save Lighthouses and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993* with Lighthouses categories.
Lighthouses Of Maryland And Virginia
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Author : Bob Trapani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-06-01
Lighthouses Of Maryland And Virginia written by Bob Trapani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Lighthouses categories.
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.
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.
Haunted Lighthouses
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Author : Ray Jones
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2010-08-03
Haunted Lighthouses 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 2010-08-03 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Lighthouses and ghosts are two popular passions. Melded together by master storyteller and lighthouse expert Ray Jones, these tales of spirited lights are guaranteed to grab the attention of all readers. As an added bonus, practical information is given for those who wish to visit the featured lighthouses for themselves . . . if they dare.
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.
American Lighthouses
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Author : Ray Jones
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2012-07-03
American Lighthouses 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 2012-07-03 with Travel categories.
A celebration of the great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing stories For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. Completely revised and updated, American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them. Included are many endangered lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, as well as “ghost lights,” which are no longer standing.