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Book Synopsis Lighthouses of the North Atlantic Coast by : Linda Osborne Cynowa
Download or read book Lighthouses of the North Atlantic Coast written by Linda Osborne Cynowa and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses of the North Atlantic Coast will explore many of the lighthouses and breakwater, pier, and reef lights in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Whether it is Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine or Fenwick Island Lighthouse in Delaware, then as now, people love to visit the lights while on holiday and send postcards back home. Many of these important navigational aids are still in existence and can be visited.
Book Synopsis North Atlantic Lighthouses by : Jean Guichard
Download or read book North Atlantic Lighthouses written by Jean Guichard and published by Flammarion-Pere Castor. This book was released on 2004-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid development of ocean navigation and deep-sea fishing in the nineteenth century led to a dramatic rise in shipwrecks. Tens of thousands of sailors disappeared over the course of the century. The great nations that border the North Atlantic found a technological answer to this human disaster: they developed a spectacular network of lighthouses along their coastlines. These constructions pay homage to those lost at sea and celebrate the genius of modern civilization. Whether on immense cliffs or on reefs submerged at every high tide, man has strived to erect constructions of such resistance that we can only marvel at them today. Built on snow-covered slopes of lava, overlooking spectacular rocks that seem to have sprung only recently from the earth, isolated on small outcrops out to sea, stretched to their limits under the shock of the waves; often festive, dressed in bright colors or pastel shades, magnified by the rays of light between stormy showers, they are always a delight for the eyes. Lighthouses have served humanity for thousands of years. Today's lighthouses, whether old or new, man-powered or electronically operated, are monuments to man's will to challenge the elements. Steeped in history and tales of heroism, theseintriguing edifices have an extraordinary capacity to capture the public imagination. For North Atlantic Lighthouses, acclaimed maritime photographer Jean Guichard has undertaken a series of helicopter flights to take new images of nearly one hundred of the finest lighthouses all over the North Atlantic, from the United States and Canada to Iceland, the British Isles, and France. Guichard perfectly captures the symbolic strength of his subject matter, producing captivating images in all seasons, from the calm summer months when the lighthouses can have a lick of paint, to the wild winter storms that batter them and test their resilience to the utmost. Author Ken Trethewey relates the history of lighthouses along the Atlantic coast, highlighting both their common past but also the characteristics specific to each country or region. The book is completed by a detailed guide giving technical descriptions of all the lighthouses photographed, maps locating the lighthouses, and a brief history of each light.
Book Synopsis Lighthouse Mysteries of the North Atlantic by : Robert Ellis Cahill
Download or read book Lighthouse Mysteries of the North Atlantic written by Robert Ellis Cahill and published by Old Saltbox. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lighthouse keeper lived a lonely, isolated life and sometimes it would become quite adventurous, if not frightening. It was the storm that kept the keepers on the edge of their seats, and all lighthouses were erected where the waters are most tre
Download or read book Last Places written by Lawrence Millman and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic of northern exploration and adventure, LAST PLACES is Lawrence Millman's marvelously told account of his journey along the ancient Viking sea routes that extend from Norway to Newfoundland. Traveling through landscapes of transcendent desolation, Millman wandered by way of the Shetland Islands, the Faeroes, Iceland, Greenland, and Labrador. His way was marked by surprising human encounters--with a convicted murderer in Reykjavik, an Inuit hermit in Greenland, an Icelandic guide who leads him to a place called Hell, and a Newfoundlander who warns him about the local variant of the Abominable Snowman. By turns earthy and lyrical, LAST PLACES is an ebullient celebration of the exotic North.
Download or read book The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse written by and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carr tells the story of the noble lighthouse from its earliest history to details of the 1999 relocation of the treasured landmark. For now, North Carolinians have succeeded in protecting their lighthouse as it has protected thousands of sailors for over a century. 32 halftones. Maps.
Book Synopsis America's Atlantic Coast Lighthouses by : Kenneth G. Kochel
Download or read book America's Atlantic Coast Lighthouses written by Kenneth G. Kochel and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations by : John Hairr
Download or read book North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations written by John Hairr and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina's perilous shoreline. With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State came to be known as the "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand of lighthouses and lifesaving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear. For more than two centuries, these bright beacons of safety have guided ships into busy harbors, signaled dangerous navigational obstacles, and warmed the hearts of homesick travelers. Their unique shapes and stoic beauty, as well as the adventures and lore that surround them, have elevated North Carolina's lighthouses to a legendary level far beyond their practical purposes. Indeed, they have become symbols of a brave and triumphant way of life. As the use of satellite navigation increases, many of the lighthouses along the coast are being phased out of operation. Not surprisingly, a new wave of travelers have begun making pilgrimages, whether by land or sea, to visit these famous landmarks. Tourists from all over the world now make the journey to lighthouses at Currituck Beach, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, and others. North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations presents to readers the tales behind the lighthouses, illuminating their past in both word and image.
Book Synopsis North Carolina Lighthouses by : Bruce Roberts
Download or read book North Carolina Lighthouses written by Bruce Roberts and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, full-color celebration of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses, the shoreline they stand on, and the people who have worked to protect them The lore and history of North Carolina’s seafaring past comes to life in the text by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and photographs by Bruce Roberts.
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 Lighthouses of the Carolinas by : Terrance Zepke
Download or read book Lighthouses of the Carolinas written by Terrance Zepke and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents historical and contemporary photographs of the lighthouses of the Carolinas, stories of how they were built and of the people who lived and worked there, and information concerning visits to the surrounding areas.
Book Synopsis Northern Atlantic Islands and the Sea by : Andrew Jennings
Download or read book Northern Atlantic Islands and the Sea written by Andrew Jennings and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Orkney, Shetland and, to some extent, the Hebrides, share both a Nordic cultural and linguistic heritage, and the experience of being surrounded by the ever-present North Atlantic Ocean. This has been a constant in the islanders’ history, forging their unique way of life, influencing their customs and traditions, and has been instrumental in moulding their identities. This volume is an exploration of a rich, intimate and, at times, terrifying relationship. It is the result of an international conference held in April 2014, when scholars from across the North Atlantic rim congregated in Lerwick, Shetland, to discuss maritime traditions, islands in Old Norse literature, insular archaeology, folklore, and traditional belief. The chapters reflect the varied origins of the contributors. Icelanders are well represented, as are scholars based in Orkney and Shetland, indicating the strength of scholarship in these seemingly isolated archipelagos. Peripheral they may be to the UK, but they lie at the heart of the North Atlantic, at the intersection of British and Nordic cultures. This book will be of interest to scholars of a wide range of disciplines, such as those involved in island studies, cultural studies, Old Norse literature, Icelandic studies, maritime heritage, oceanography, linguistics, folklore, British studies, ethnology, and archaeology. Similarly, it will also appeal to researchers from a wide geographical area, particularly the UK, and Scandinavia, and indeed anywhere where there is an interest in the study of islands or the North Atlantic.
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.
Download or read book Lighthouses written by Albert Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the busy Atlantic waters to the rugged Pacific coast, explore the country's most historic and beautiful lighthouses with amazing 3-D pop-ups. Lighthouses! A Pop-Up Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons features more than 25 color photographs and original illustrations showcasing America's coastal guardians. From the historical to the technical, author Al Mitchell, a renowned expert in the field of lighthouse study, explains the important roles played by each beacon through the years. This unique tribute includes 5 amazing, architecturally accurate 3-D pop-ups designed by acclaimed paper engineer Linda Costello. Beautifully illustrated pop-ups stand approximately 9 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter and demonstrate each lighthouse's unique design and function. Pop-ups include some of the most famous landmarks in the country: Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina's distinctive black-and-white barber pole; Old Point Loma Light, the beacon for California's Gold rush traffic; and Florida's prominent Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. This is the ultimate book for admirers of lighthouses and architecture.
Book Synopsis Pinpoint Guide to South Atlantic Lighthouses by : Ray Jones
Download or read book Pinpoint Guide to South Atlantic Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With individual guides that cover Civil War sites in specific areas, this series uses unique formatting to make the terrain of each regions' battles come to life. Each guide features a heavy-duty paper stock laminated for durability, with an area map on the back of the fully opened piece. When the piece is folded horizontally in half, pinpoint descriptions and photos of key sites fill each accordion-folded side.
Book Synopsis Legendary Lighthouses by : John Grant
Download or read book Legendary Lighthouses written by John Grant and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates America's treasured coastal beacons and explores the people, places and coasts they radiate from. Photos.
Book Synopsis North Carolina Lighthouses by : Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
Download or read book North Carolina Lighthouses written by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of these towering structures. The authors offer stories—including the misadventures of Civil War spies and the threat of looming German U-boats off the North Carolina coast—that provide important context and meaning to the history of North Carolina's lighthouses. From Cape Fear to Currituck Beach, every still-standing lighthouse is lovingly described alongside their architects, builders, and keepers and the sailors who depended on the lighthouses to keep them from harm.
Book Synopsis Lighthouses of the World by : Lisa Purcell
Download or read book Lighthouses of the World written by Lisa Purcell and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Celebration of the World's Most Beautiful Lighthouses From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), this book traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries. Some of the amazing structures you'll read about include: Shark Island Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour Kribi Lighthouse near the Gulf of Guinea Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in northern Denmark The Tower of Hercules, overlooking the North Atlantic coast of Spain St. Anthony's Lighthouse in Cornwall Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the oldest active light on Lake Superior Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, at the edge of the Hudson River Many more! Featuring lighthouses from Africa to Australia, and Europe to North America, they will leave you in awe.
