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North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations

North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations

Hairr, John

Paperback

Series: Images of America

Travel GeneralRegional: SouthSouth

Publisher Price: $23.99

ISBN10: 0738515205
ISBN13: 9780738515205
Publisher: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Published: Jun 16 2004
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.48 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Presenting the tales behind North Carolina's historic lighthouses and saving stations - illuminated in both words and images!


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 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 over 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.

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