Download or read book Casco Bay Lighthouses and Portland Observatory written by Stephen T. Lyons and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief full color photographic history of the lighthouses in Casco Bay and the Portland Observatory, Portland Maine. The book includes:1791: Portland Head Lighthouse1807: Portland Observatory1828: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, East & West Towers "Two Lights"1855: Portland Breakwater Lighthouse "Bug Light"1871: Halfway Rock Lighthouse1897: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse1905: Ram Island Lighthouse
Download or read book All About Portland Head Light written by Jeremy D'Entremont and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your personal guide to one of the most iconic lighthouses in America! Portland Head Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Portland Head Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. In this book, you'll find: *The fascinating origins of Portland Head Light and the history of the surrounding region *True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues *Efforts undertaken for preservation *Stories of colorful keepers In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse and neighboring Fort Williams. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this magnificent site, surrounded by beautiful Casco Bay. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Nubble Light, to his impressive body of work.
Download or read book Halfway Rock Light Station written by Ford Reiche and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and restoration of lighthouse located off the coast of Portland, Maine built in 1871.
Download or read book Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast written by James Claflin and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10-27 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they traveled along New Englands rocky coastline. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses. Through descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the lives of the dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story of an area heavily dependent on its coastal commerce. The task of lighting and protecting the coasts was taken on by the U.S. Light-House Establishment and the U.S. Life-Saving Service, later merged to become the U.S. Coast Guard. Within these pages, see the Boon Island Lighthouse keeper, his family alongside, as he proudly poses in his uniform; life savers at Hunniwells Beach station as they pull through a blinding snowstorm to rescue the crew of a stranded schooner; and the way of life on an offshore lightship. Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a visual journey into our nations maritime history.
Download or read book American Lighthouses written by Bruce Roberts and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them.
Download or read book The Lighthouses Lightships of Casco Bay written by Peter Dow Bachelder and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine 18th Edition Explorer s Complete written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 1003 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged—now completely revised and reenvisioned The best-selling and most trusted guide to Maine is back! Once again fully updated and revised, this 18th edition features a brand-new design with expanded sidebars, itineraries, and lush color photographs throughout. As always, authors Christina Tree and Nancy English offer the best, most up-to-date recommendations for food, lodging, recreation, shopping, events, and much more. Whether you’re a native New Englander or one of the thousands of visitors who flock to “Vacationland” every year, in Explorer’s Guide Maine you’ll find the most comprehensive and useful information to make your stay more enjoyable.
Download or read book Maine Lighthouses written by Courtney Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Moon Maine written by Hilary Nangle and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week exploring the coast, with ideas for every season Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah," and unwind on a sandy pocket beach Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Take a moose safari, experience the rush of whitewater rafting, or ski the slopes at Sugarloaf. Canoe down the Allagash, paddle a sea kayak along the serpentine coastline, and immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Acadia National Park Honest advice from born-and-raised Maine local Hilary Nangle on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from luxury hotels and historic inns to budget campgrounds Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential information including background on Maine's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture With Moon Maine's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the state. Hitting the road? Try Moon New England Road Trip. If you're headed north, try Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island or Moon Montréal.
Download or read book Creating Portland written by Joseph A. Conforti and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive study of Portland s history, culture, and people."
Download or read book American Lighthouses written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing stories For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. Completely revised and updated, American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them. Included are many endangered lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, as well as “ghost lights,” which are no longer standing.
Download or read book Lighthouses of Casco Bay written by Peter Dow Bachelder and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine 19th Edition Explorer s Complete written by Nancy English and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A traveler’s must-have companion for over 30 years—a complete guide to the best of Maine Explorer’s Guide Maine is back for the 19th time, providing readers with everything they need to know for making their next trip to Maine the best one yet. This comprehensive, fully up- to- date edition guides travelers of all interests, whether they are looking to explore wildlife wonders or cultural hubs. Featuring hot spots from the southern coast (like Ogunquit and Wells), Casco Bay (Freeport), the Midcoast and the islands (Boothbay Harbor region), and Down East (Acadia area) to the western mountains and lakes region (Bethel area), the Kennebec Valley (Augusta and mid- Maine) and the Maine highlands (Aroostook County)— Explorer’s Guide Maine offers suggestions for dining, lodging, outdoor activities, art and music events, museums, and must-see sights. Whether readers are looking to soak up the sun at Old Orchard Beach, traverse the Appalachian Trail, or observe Porter Bridge over the Ossippee River, Explorer’s Guide Maine proves there is something for everyone at any time of year in the beautiful Pine Tree State.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine Seventeenth Edition written by Nancy English and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 1226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Swiss Army knife of guidebooks and the standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged. This book is the standard that all other Maine travel guides are judged by. Now in its 17th edition, this bestseller just gets better and better! With expanded coverage and thousands of selective, up-to-date listings of the best lodging places, dining spots, recreation options, attractions and events, shopping, and lots more.
Download or read book Even More Journeys of a Lifetime written by Len Coates and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I wrote my first book Journeys of a Lifetime in 2004, it reflected how dreams of mineof visiting unknown places in the UK, countries across the North Sea in Europe, and seemingly far-off continents of America, Africa, Asia, and Australiabecame a reality. That was mainly due to the advent of air travel, package holidays, and the massive growth of international travel in the second half of the twentieth century. Nine years on from that book, in my second book, our traveling had continued, and in that time, having seen the arrival of four grandchildren, naturally they have joined in some of the journeys. At that time, our fourth grandchild just made the book with her name and date and place of birth. Naturally, there was a need for another book so that she, as well as her brother and cousins, will all be able to read as they get older about their grandparents travels, and in particular, some of which included them. Although places visited in the three years since the last book include some return trips to old favorites, this book reflects only the new places visited. In particular, India, the Middle East, the Far East, Eastern Europe, and nearer home the beautiful Northeast England, it reflects the visits of the grandchildren, featured more this time. As we now have two grandchildren living in the Costa del Sol, as well as the Aussie part of the family, Spain, and Australia are now regular destinations. Although the UK is much smaller in area than those two countries, it is packed with wonderful places to visit, so trips at home are still often very much included in our travels. Added to that, cruising has taken off in the last decade a bit like package deals to Europe did in the 1960s and has provided a very enjoyable new dimension to the journeys made. Cruises are featured several times in this book. More Journeys of a Lifetime and now Even More Journeys of a Lifetime reflect the further growth in long-haul travel and the massive increase in cruising. Hope you enjoy my further travels around this small world of ours, going on from those early dreams of mine and continuing to do so!
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine Coast Islands Key to a Great Destination Third written by Nancy English and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best of the best all along Maine’s magnificent coastline. The Maine coast is longer, more varied, and more accessible than you might think, covering 7,000 miles if you count the islands. How will you find the best recreation, lodging, and dining options in all that territory? Explorer's Guide Maine Coast & Islands, Key to a Great Destination is by the same trusted team behind Explorer’s Guide Maine, the most comprehensive guidebook available to the state and a bestseller for more than 20 years. Not an abridged version of that book, this is a completely unique guide to Maine’s dramatic, iconic coast and islands. It provides only the best options available—places chosen by two of the most savvy and knowledgeable travel writers writing about Maine today.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine Coast Islands Key to a Great Destination Second Edition written by Nancy English and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best of the best all along Maine's magnificent coastline! This second edition brings you new and current information for traveling smart along the Maine coast. The Maine coast covers more than 4500 miles—more than all of the rest of the East Coast combined. Highly selective and clearly presented, this completely updated second edition orients you to Maine's regions, offers itineraries, and describes at length the many things to see and do, as well as places to eat and stay.
