American Lighthouses

A celebration ofthe great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing storiesFor 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 asparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the pastechoing 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 justa 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.