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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

Stories of Animals at Lighthouses

By: Elinor De Wire

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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

Stories of Animals at Lighthouses

By: Elinor De Wire

Elinor De Wire has been writing about lighthouses and their keepers since 1972. During that time she found that hundreds of lighthouse animals wandered into her research notes and photo collection. This book is the story of all these cold-nosed, whiskered, wooly, hoofed, horned, slithery, buzzing, feathered, and finned keepers of the lights. Where else would a dog learn to ring a fogbell, a cat go swimming and catch a fish for its supper, or a parrot cuss the storm winds rattling its cage? Who other than a lightkeeper would swim a cow home, tame a baby seal, adopt an orphan alligator, send messages via carrier pigeons, or imagine mermaids coming to visit? The Lightkeepers' Menagerie gathers together animal stories from lighthouses all around the world, tales of happiness and sadness, courage and cowardice, tragedy and comedy, even absurdity. Sometimes, fur, feathers, and fins tell the best tales.

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1561648671

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

By: Elinor De Wire

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

By: Elinor De Wire

Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.

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Voyageur Press

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1610597664

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9781610597661

The Lighthouses of Greece

By: Elinor Wire,Dolores Reyes-Pergioudakis

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The Lighthouses of Greece

By: Elinor Wire,Dolores Reyes-Pergioudakis

With thousands of islands adrift in cerulean waters and a long, labyrinthine coastline, Greeks have always traveled liquid highways. They built the world's first documented lighthouse at the Mediterranean port of Alexandria more than two-thousand years ago, and since that time countless sentinels have risen and fallen on Greek shores. Weather, warfare, erosion, and earthquakes have reduced some to rubble, but more than 100 traditional stone lighthouses still stand in Greece today—old sentries keeping watch over every vessel, large or small, from freighters and tankers and cruise ships to fishermen and ferries. Their romance, beauty, and history are captured in this handy guidebook. Beguiling images, fascinating histories, and helpful travel information will guide you to these beloved seamarks in the land of Hellene.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1561648663

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

By: Elinor DeWire

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

By: Elinor DeWire

This engaging and colorful guidebook brings alive the many lighthouses of the Sunshine State. Some thirty Florida lighthouses guide ships south from the St. Marys River to the tip of the Keys, then north to Pensacola Bay. They comprise some of Florida's oldest and most historic structures and represent many diverse styles of architecture and daymarks. This new edition of the bestselling Guide to Florida Lighthouses has been updated with expanded profiles of the lighthouses, new travel information, more history, and recent photos.

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168334023X

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The Florida Night Sky

A Guide to Observing from Dusk Till Dawn

By: Elinor De Wire

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The Florida Night Sky

A Guide to Observing from Dusk Till Dawn

By: Elinor De Wire

The Florida night sky is a source of fascination, inspiration, and enjoyment. Whether your aim is a casual appreciation of the heavens or a serious study of astronomy, The Florida Night Sky will get you started on a rewarding journey of cosmic discovery, beginning with how the known universe is organized and where Florida fits into the picture. Every place on earth has its own singular view of the stars and Florida is no different. Theres an enviable openness to the Florida landscape and flat horizon, allowing for a broader view of the sky in all directions. The warm, snowless winter nights, with their long periods of darkness, are ideal for stargazing, and Florida's position near the tropics offers a view of the four stars in the Southern Cross in the spring and early summer. The two coasts offer stunning views of the sun rising and setting in the water--watch for the Green Flash as the sun finally drops into the ocean on the Gulf Coast. An ideal starting point for those who want to learn about the Florida night sky and enjoy its treasures, this book also serves as a helpful reference for serious amateur astronomers. Step outside, look up, and get acquainted with the Florida night. The rewards will surprise and delight you.

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Pineapple Press Inc

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156164238X

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9781561642380

Lighthouses of the South

Your Guide to the Lighthouses of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

By: Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire

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Lighthouses of the South

Your Guide to the Lighthouses of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

By: Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire

Lighthouse authority Elinor De Wire presents the Southern beacons from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Pensacola, Florida and salutes the courageous men and women who have tended them. Lighthouses of the South looks back at a bygone era of great storms, shipwrecks, and rescues; perilous fog and natural disasters; and the sequestered lives of lighthouse keepers at remote outposts along the sea.In Lighthouses of the South, readers will learn the history of such popular lighthouses as Cape Florida, Tybee Island, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Cape Henry. De Wire's lively stories are accented by Daniel Dempster's outstanding four-color photographs of lighthouses, interiors, and lenses. It also includes a bibliography and an appendix that lists all lighthouses of the Southeast Coast.

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1610604393

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9781610604390

Guardians of the Lights

Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers

By: Elinor De Wire

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Guardians of the Lights

Stories of U.S. Lighthouse Keepers

By: Elinor De Wire

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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1561648515

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

By: Elinor De Wire

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

By: Elinor De Wire

Icons of the American shoreline, the lighthouses of the Atlantic coast stand in eloquent witness to the nations rich seafaring history. A guide to the longest-standing sentinels of all, those of New England, this engaging illustrated handbook takes you on a fascinating, fact-filled tour of the historic lighthouses of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Written by one of the nations most respected lighthouse historians, this pocket field guide is as informative as it is easy-to-use. You will find historical and architectural details, anecdotes about deadly storms, hauntings, and life as a lightkeeper, and directions to more than 150 lighthouses from Cape Neddick in Maine to Boston Light, Americas first true lighthouse. Here are the towers of limestone, granite, and iron gracing shipwrecking islands aptly called "The Miseries" and "The Graves," as well as the beacons once fueled by whale oil and kerosene still standing at colorfully named points such as Burnt Coat Harbor and Deer Island Thorofare. With eye-catching color photographs, vintage postcards, and historical black and white images, this field guide is the ideal companion for travelers, tourists, and history buffs alike, as they explore the lighthouses of New England.

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161060525X

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

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Florida's lighthouses guide shipping south from the St. Marys River to the tip of the Keys, then north to Pensacola Bay. See some of Florida's oldest and most historic structures, with diverse styles of architecture and daymark designs, including the black-and-white bands of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and the spider-legged iron structures along the Florida Reef. This guide has been revised and updated from previous edition, with new photos of renovated lighthouses. It discusses four lighthouses not included in first edition.

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1561642169

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Florida Lighthouses for Kids

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Florida Lighthouses for Kids

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Presents a history of Florida's thirty-three lighthouses, including how they were designed and built, how they operate, and the bravery of their keepers.

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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

Stories of Animals at Lighthouses

By: Elinor De Wire

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Stories of Animals at Lighthouses

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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie gathers together animal stories from lighthouses all around the world, tales of happiness and sadness, courage and cowardice, tragedy and comedy, even absurdity."--Page [4] cover.

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1561643904

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

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The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

By: Elinor De Wire

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150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

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Florida Lighthouses for Kids

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Florida Lighthouses for Kids

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Presents a history of Florida's thirty-three lighthouses, including how they were designed and built, how they operate, and the bravery of their keepers.

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Guide to Florida Lighthouses

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Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

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Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

The Lighthouses of Greece

The Lighthouses of Greece

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

The Florida Night Sky

The Florida Night Sky

Lighthouses of the South

Lighthouses of the South

Guardians of the Lights

Guardians of the Lights

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Florida Lighthouses for Kids

Florida Lighthouses for Kids

The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

The Lightkeepers' Menagerie

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast

Florida Lighthouses for Kids

Florida Lighthouses for Kids

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Guide to Florida Lighthouses

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

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