Lighthouse Spotter's Guide

by Michael J. Rhein

Book Overview

A lighthouse standing majestically on a scenic shoreline conjures images of heroic sailors safely guided to port. But which lighthouse is it and what is its history? Here is a guide to identifying 161... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592233473
• ISBN13: 9781592233472
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

One of the best lighthouse books I've seen

Lots of good information on lighthouse background, lots of pictures and let's you know if it is open to the public. I will be using it as a reference.

"It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."

Is there anyone who is not fascinated by the sight of a lighthouse? Growing up in Nova Scotia,lighthouses were as common a sight as a post office,church or a fire station. All through the years, whenever I was travelling,I always made a point of looking for lighthouses and spending a little time with them.I often thought it would be fun to really "get into" lighthouses,making a special effort to search them out ,read up on the history and things that have happened in the area,maybe sketch or photograph them,talk with the locals,and on and on. I imagine there are people who do just that,but surprisingly,I have never encountered any of them in my travels. As an avid Birder,I naturally gravatite to them in my search for birds. Over the years ,I've seen many. To say which is my favorite is difficult. I guess the answer that Roger Tory Peterson,North America's most famous Birdwatcher,gave when asked,"what is your favorite bird?" His reply was;"the one I'm looking at ,at the time."; applies just as well for lighthouses. I guess I'll just have to take lighthouses as I come upon them,because with all my other intreests,there's just not enough time to go around. Being a Birder ,and familiar with Field Guides,I was very happy to find this Guide for lighthouses. So much so,I bought one for my friend,who is much more "into" them than myself. Needless to say.he was thrilled to get it. For anyone who is fascinated by lighthouses all over the US and Canada,I can tell you now ,you'll want it. The book is excellently constructed,was published in 2005,will last a long time,and won't go out of date,simply because they're not constructing any new ones. Several hundred sites are covered and the Guide is loaded with beautiful,clear photographs. I have seen many coffee table type books on lighthouses,but never such a comprehensive one as this; it's loaded with information.