Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast

Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast
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Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : 1610604385
ISBN-13 : 9781610604383
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by : Pamela Welty, Randy Leffingwell

Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them. Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them. A breathtaking and edifying tour page by page, the book is also an ideal, informative guide for those who wish to venture into the living history of these coastal lighthouses.

The Lighthouse Handbook: West Coast

The Lighthouse Handbook: West Coast
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Publisher : Cider Mill Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1604336161
ISBN-13 : 9781604336160
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lighthouse Handbook: West Coast by : Jeremy D'Entremont

The perfect companion for lighthouse buffs, this comprehensible and travel-friendly full-color field guide covers over 150 lighthouses on the West Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada! For centuries the lighthouses of the West Coast have played a key role in the maritime history and lore of the nation. From majestic structures to the smallest treasure, these beacons have guided ships safely for countless years and endeared themselves to lighthouse fans everywhere. This definitive handbook features beautiful full-color photographs, highly regarded directions and contact information for each light, and complete articles on every existing lighthouse on the West Coast! This ultimate travel guide features: - stories of colorful keepers - true tales of daring rescues at sea - efforts undertaken for lighthouse preservation - then-and-now photographs - dates of establishment - tower height and accessibility - fun and surprising side-trips at each light - and so much more!

The Lighthouse Handbook New England and Canadian Maritimes (Fourth Edition)

The Lighthouse Handbook New England and Canadian Maritimes (Fourth Edition)
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 496
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ISBN-10 : 9781604339741
ISBN-13 : 1604339748
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lighthouse Handbook New England and Canadian Maritimes (Fourth Edition) by : Jeremy D'Entremont

Learn all about New England's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England 4th Edition. Learn all about New England's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded The Lighthouse Handbook: New England 4th Edition. Explore the living history of New England's lighthouses with the original lighthouse field guide, perfect for daytrips or planning your next adventure. New England's foremost Lighthouse's authority Jeremy D'Entremont explores each of New England's lighthouses and their history with the trained precision of an expert in this definitive guide. The newly updated 4th edition adds new profiles, more fun facts, and even visiting guides to help you plan your next lighthouse trip in style.

Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast

Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast
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Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 1531630294
ISBN-13 : 9781531630294
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast by : David Pinyerd

The Oregon Coast has been the site of shipwrecks even before Lewis and Clark's arrival in 1805. Even as the population grew, the federal government let the Oregon Coast go unguarded by lighthouses and lifesavers for decades. Economic and political pressures finally forced the government to build the first Oregon lighthouse in 1857 at the Umpqua River. The LifeSaving Service followed in 1878 with a station at the mouth of Coos Bay. Eventually, most of the harbor entrances and headlands were protected by both the Lighthouse Service and the LifeSaving Service, the precursor to today's Coast Guard. Lighthouses and Lifesaving on the Oregon Coast commemorates the true heroes who served to warn, protect, and rescue those who went to sea.

Lighthouses Short and Tall

Lighthouses Short and Tall
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Total Pages : 48
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ISBN-10 : 0963641298
ISBN-13 : 9780963641298
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouses Short and Tall by : Mary Louise Clifford

Legendary Lighthouses

Legendary Lighthouses
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0762709537
ISBN-13 : 9780762709533
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Legendary Lighthouses by : John Grant

This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates America's treasured coastal beacons and explores the people, places and coasts they radiate from. Photos.

Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast

Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast
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Publisher : Voyageur Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 0896584291
ISBN-13 : 9780896584297
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast by : Randy Leffingwell

Stunning photography captures the beauty of the classic lighthouses of the U.S. Pacific coast in this book for lighthouse fans and residents of the region. The fascinating development of this region's lighthouses is explored, with special attention paid to its technological evolution. The book looks at the actual lights and lenses, the architecture of the lighthouses, the lives of the Lighthouse Service keepers, and today's movement to preserve and restore the lights.

Lighthouses

Lighthouses
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1592236979
ISBN-13 : 9781592236978
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouses by : Albert Mitchell

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.

Umbrella Guide to California Lighthouses

Umbrella Guide to California Lighthouses
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Publisher : Epicenter Press (WA)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0945397860
ISBN-13 : 9780945397861
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Umbrella Guide to California Lighthouses by : Sharlene P. Nelson

A guide to more than forty lighthouse stations along the California coast.