Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast : Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

by De Wire, Elinor

• ISBN13: 9780896585706
• ISBN10: 0896585700
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

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. Paul Eric Johnson's photography has been published throughout the world in books, magazines, calendars, and advertising.

Table of Contents

Prologue Seeking a Safe Harbor	11	(8)
Kindling a Flame	19	(10)
Civilizing the Shore	29	(22)
Reconstruction & the Rise of Technology	51	(22)
The Modern Era	73	(22)
The Old Keepers	95	(28)
The New Keepers	123	(16)
Epilogue Take Good Care of the Light	139	(4)
Appendix Guide to Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses	143	(14)
Bibliography	157	(1)
Index	158	(2)
About the Author and Photographer	160