Lighthouse Tales
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- Synopsis
- From the Book Jacket: Lighthouse Tales tells the story of the exciting human side of lightkeeping. It describes the deadly storms, killing fogs and numbing loneliness those who "kept the lights" endured. Stories of wreck and rescue, death and sacrifice, all thread their way through the pages of this remarkable tribute to the "wickies" of a bygone era. The book speaks of the courage of the old time keepers and their families, not just in rescuing shipwreck victims but also in the tenacity of their daily lives. Lighthouse Tales will appeal greatly to anyone interested in the wonders of the Great Lakes, historians, sailors, lighthouse fanatics and people just looking for a roaring good story. The book is thoroughly illustrated with rare photographs. Narratives include: The thrilling story of the steamer GEORGE W. PERKINS and it's close encounter with Lansing Shoal Light during the height of the infamous 1940 Armistice Day storm. Superior Shoal and the lighthouse that wasn't. The death of six brave Coast Guardsmen at Oswego, New York in 1942. Poverty Island Light and the mysterious treasure. And many more thrilling tales of "keeping the lights!"
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 194 Pages
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 12/18/06
- Copyrighted By:
- Frederick Stonehouse & Avery Color Studios, Inc
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Science, Travel, Outdoors and Nature
- Submitted By:
- Shelley L. Rhodes
- Proofread By:
- David Moyer
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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