Download or read book Instructions to Light keepers written by United States. Light-House Board and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Instructions to Light keepers and Masters of Light house Vessels 1902 written by United States. Light-House Board and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Instructions to Light keepers written by United States. Light-House Board and published by Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers. This book was released on 1902 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook written by and published by U.S. Government Printing Office. This book was released on 1997 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Brilliant Beacons A History of the American Lighthouse written by Eric Jay Dolin and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What Moby-Dick is to whales, Brilliant Beacons is to lighthouses—a transformative account of a familiar yet mystical subject." —Laurence Bergreen, author of Columbus: The Four Voyages In this "magnificent compendium" (New Republic), best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin presents the definitive history of American lighthouses, and in so doing "illuminate[s] the history of America itself" (Entertainment Weekly). Treating readers to a memorable cast of characters and "fascinating anecdotes" (New York Review of Books), Dolin shows how the story of the nation, from a regional backwater colony to global industrial power, can be illustrated through its lighthouses—from New England to the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Coast, and all the way to Alaska and Hawaii. A Captain and Classic Boat Best Nautical Book of 2016

Download or read book Instructions and Directions to Light house and Light vessel Keepers of the United States written by United States. Light-House Board and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guardians of the Lights written by Elinor De Wire and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Checklist of United States Public Documents 1789 1909 written by United States. Superintendent of Documents and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Checklist of United States Public Documents 1789 1909 written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rules and Regulations Governing the Department of Commerce and Labor in Its Various Branches written by United States. Department of Commerce and Labor and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Instructions and Directions to Guide Light house Keepers and Others written by Light House Establishment and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catalogue of United States Public Documents written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catalogue of the Public Documents of the Congress and of All Departments of the Government of the United States for the Period from to written by United States. Superintendent of Documents and published by . This book was released on with total page 1276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lightships written by Wayne Kirklin and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Light boats, light vessels, lightshipsbefore radar, depth-finders and satellite-guided navigation, mariners relied on floating lighthouses that lingered offshore as warning beacons in perilous waters. Moored near shifting shoals and treacherous reefs, lightships remained on station during all weather conditions and played a vital role in keeping Americas waterways safe for navigation. From 1820 to 1985, light vessels warned of treacherous seas and pointed the way to safe harbors. In Lightships, author Wayne Kirklin chronicles the eighty-five ships that protected the mid-Atlantic coast and the heyday of these special craft. From New York Harbor to the southernmost edge of North Carolinas notorious Cape Fear, Kirklin details the unsung role this fleet played in keeping Americas merchant marines safe. Read Lightships to discover a forgotten but vital element of American maritime history.

Download or read book Catalogue of the Public Documents of the the Fifty third Congress to the 76th Congress and of All Departments of the Government of the United States written by United States. Superintendent of Documents and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 1272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cana Island Lighthouse written by Barb Wardius and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cana Island Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque of any lighthouses still operating on the Great Lakes today. The beautiful peninsula of Door County has a long and bountiful tradition of maritime history, including its many lighthouses. Cana Island has illuminated the coastline on the Lake Michigan side of Door County for over 100 years. Cana Island's story involves bricks and mortar, engineering marvels, and, most noteworthy, people. The dedication of Cana's keepers and their families over the years was remarkable. Countless mariners relied on them. Lighthouse life could be challenging, at times tedious, but also extremely rewarding. Most visitors will agree that Cana Island is indeed an extraordinary place. The Cana Island Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque of any lighthouses still operating on the Great Lakes today. The beautiful peninsula of Door County has a long and bountiful tradition of maritime history, including its many lighthouses. Cana Island has illuminated the coastline on the Lake Michigan side of Door County for over 100 years. Cana Island's story involves bricks and mortar, engineering marvels, and, most noteworthy, people. The dedication of Cana's keepers and their families over the years was remarkable. Countless mariners relied on them. Lighthouse life could be challenging, at times tedious, but also extremely rewarding. Most visitors will agree that Cana Island is indeed an extraordinary place.

Download or read book To Keep the South Manitou Light written by Anna Egan Smucker and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting story laced with regional history, young readers will be captivated by the adventures of a twelve-year-old girl as she learns about courage and responsibility in a late-nineteenth-century Lake Michigan lighthouse.