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Book Synopsis Maryland's Lighthouses by : Cathy Taylor
Download or read book Maryland's Lighthouses written by Cathy Taylor and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast by :
Download or read book Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Bay Beacons written by Linda Turbyville and published by Eastwind Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis North American Lighthouses Coloring Book by : John Batchelor
Download or read book North American Lighthouses Coloring Book written by John Batchelor and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1995-02-23 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed drawings re-create 36 famous lighthouses of the United States and Canada, including those in Cape Hatteras, Montauk Point, Cape Cod, West Quoddy Head, Tybee Island, and other places along the shorelines of North America. Captions accompanying these accurately rendered illustrations provide valuable background information on location, height, and date of construction of each lighthouse.
Book Synopsis Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse by : Eric Jay Dolin
Download or read book Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse written by Eric Jay Dolin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What Moby-Dick is to whales, Brilliant Beacons is to lighthouses—a transformative account of a familiar yet mystical subject." —Laurence Bergreen, author of Columbus: The Four Voyages In this "magnificent compendium" (New Republic), best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin presents the definitive history of American lighthouses, and in so doing "illuminate[s] the history of America itself" (Entertainment Weekly). Treating readers to a memorable cast of characters and "fascinating anecdotes" (New York Review of Books), Dolin shows how the story of the nation, from a regional backwater colony to global industrial power, can be illustrated through its lighthouses—from New England to the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Coast, and all the way to Alaska and Hawaii. A Captain and Classic Boat Best Nautical Book of 2016
Book Synopsis Maryland Travel Guide * From Baltimore to Ocean City * USA eBook by : Baktash Vafaei
Download or read book Maryland Travel Guide * From Baltimore to Ocean City * USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a diverse exploration of diverse Maryland, from the vibrant city of Baltimore to the sunny Ocean City. Maryland, also known as "America in Miniature," offers an astonishing range of natural beauty, culture, history, and culinary delights. This book invites you to explore the diversity and uniqueness of this state on the East Coast of the United States. From the bustling streets of Baltimore to the quaint coastal towns and beaches along the Delmarva Peninsula, Maryland has something for everyone. Maryland's history goes deep into the past and includes historic sites that bear witness to the founding of the state to the War of 1812. The picturesque lighthouses along the Chesapeake Bay tell tales of seafarers and adventures, while the culinary scene tantalizes the palate with crabs, oysters, and more. In this book, we will explore Maryland's arts and culture, from the museums and galleries to the cultural festivals and events that take place throughout the year. We will also explore the wildlife and nature reserves that make up the beauty of this state. Maryland is a place steeped in ghost stories, legends, and maritime traditions. The people of Maryland contribute to the special atmosphere of the state, and their stories are as diverse as the country itself. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, water sports enthusiast, or foodie, Maryland has something for everyone. This book is an invitation to join us on a journey through Maryland and discover the diversity and uniqueness of this state. Join us on an exciting discovery tour from Baltimore to Ocean City and let yourself be enchanted by Maryland in all its splendor and diversity.
Download or read book Screwpiles written by Larry Saint and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A pictorial history book about screwpile lighthouses in Southeastern Virginia, Northeastern North Carolina, and Southern Maryland."--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis A Short Bright Flash: Augustin Fresnel and the Birth of the Modern Lighthouse by : Theresa Levitt
Download or read book A Short Bright Flash: Augustin Fresnel and the Birth of the Modern Lighthouse written by Theresa Levitt and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of the man who invented a new lighthouse lens, capable of shining brighter, farther, and more efficiently than existing light sources, and his fight against the scientific elite, his poor health, and the limits of his era's technology.
Download or read book Haunted Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Haunted Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast by : Elinor De Wire
Download or read book Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by Elinor De Wire and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse by : David Gendell
Download or read book Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse written by David Gendell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon by : David Gendell
Download or read book Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon written by David Gendell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis America's Lighthouses by : Francis Ross Holland
Download or read book America's Lighthouses written by Francis Ross Holland and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the lighthouse which examines its technical development in the United States
Book Synopsis Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook by :
Download or read book Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook written by and published by U.S. Government Printing Office. This book was released on 1997 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Haunted Lighthouses by : George Steitz
Download or read book Haunted Lighthouses written by George Steitz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition has four new haunted lighthouses. Lighthouses are America's castles—proud, sturdy, mystical, and sometimes even haunted. The producer of the popular television series Haunted Lighthouses, seen on the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel, and the Travel Channel, takes you on a tour of the legends of these bewitching monuments as he films. Meet a cast of intriguing characters including noted historians, people who work in lighthouses, and even the ghosts themselves. You will also learn helpful travel tips including the best places to stay and dine, things to do, and must-see attractions.
Book Synopsis Lighthouses of the Southern States by : Ray Jones
Download or read book Lighthouses of the Southern States written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
