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Guardians of the Lights: Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers

Guardians of the Lights: Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers

de Wire, Elinor

Paperback

Travel GeneralGeneral United States HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1561641197
ISBN13: 9781561641192
Publisher: Pineapple Press
Published: Jun 1 1996
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.79 Width: 5.91 Depth: 8.94
Language: English
In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed-the lighthouse keepers-from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human guardian of the light. A wealth of material from the archives of the 19th and 20th centuries-primarily letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts-provides vivid stories about lighthouse keeping in this country: the daily work; coping with fog, storms and other catastrophes; legends and ghosts; women's and families' roles; lighthouse children and pets; the natural world around lighthouses; and the diverse characters of those who held the job. Lighthouse keeping was a unique occupation, now obsolete, and this book is a fitting tribute to these tough, usually solitary, and dedicated heroes who kept the lights burning every night, without fail.

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