The Lighthouses of Connecticut

The Lighthouses of Connecticut
Author: Jeremy D'Entremont
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Lighthouses
ISBN: 9781889833705

There are 20 Connecticut lighthouses today, from Great Captain Island off Greenwich to Stonington Harbor at the Rhode Island border, and D'Entremont has unearthed everything from unassailable fact to improbable ghost story. He doesn't stop with the lighthouses we see today. The Lighthouses of Connecticut also has chapters on major lights that have disappeared, Sperry Lighthouse in New Haven Harbor and the Bridgeport Harbor Lighthouse, as well as a chapter on lightships and some smaller lights that once protected traffic on the Connecticut River.

Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Southern New England

Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Southern New England
Author: Allan Wood
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-12-28
Genre: Lighthouses
ISBN: 9780764352454

With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 92 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.

Lighthouses of New England

Lighthouses of New England
Author: Jon Marcus
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-09-23
Genre: Lighthouses
ISBN: 9780896586178

An exciting history and a tour guide, illustrating the fascinating development of the lighthouses of New England. Stunning photography includes intriguing images of lights in all kinds of weather.

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast
Author:
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0760339511

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.

Connecticut Coast

Connecticut Coast
Author: Diana Ross McCain
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461746752

Connecticut Coast is a richly illustrated history of the Nutmeg State’s storied shoreline, from New York State to Rhode Island. Researched and written by a longtime expert in Connecticut history, it comprises a brief narrative on each of the twenty-four shoreline communities, accompanied by the area’s best historic photography. Sidebars sprinkled throughout present lighthouses, fishing and shellfishing, transportation, storms, and more—from the legendary Savin Rock Amusement Park to stylish Jackie Kennedy christening the USS Lafayette in Groton.

New England Lighthouses

New England Lighthouses
Author: Ray Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781564409447

Sixteen lighthouses were built before the Revolution; hundreds more have been built since, creating the world's most complex system of navigational aid. No other national lighthouse system compares with that of the United States in size and diversity of architecture and engineering.

Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses

Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses
Author: Dianna Stampfler
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-08-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 143966630X

Travel Michigan’s coast—and into the state’s history—with otherworldly tales of the spirits of those who sought to keep its waters safe. Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, with more than 120 dotting its expansive Great Lakes shoreline. Many of these lighthouses lay claim to haunted happenings. Former keepers like the cigar-smoking Captain Townshend at Seul Choix Point and prankster John Herman at Waugoshance Shoal near Mackinaw City maintain their watch long after death ended their duties. At White River Light Station in Whitehall, Sarah Robinson still keeps a clean and tidy house, and a mysterious young girl at the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse seeks out other children and female companions. Countless spirits remain between Whitefish Point and Point Iroquois in an area well known for its many tragic shipwrecks. Join author and Promote Michigan founder Dianna Stampfler as she recounts the tales from Michigan’s ghostly beacons. “Haunting tales of Michigan’s lighthouses . . . Her stories come from lighthouse museums, friends and family.”—Great Lakes Echo

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
Author: Samuel Willard Crompton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781592231027

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores — and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings — has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Lighthouse Book is a panoramic, lavishly illustrated history of these legendary buildings and celebrates the rich heritage of our ancestors’ courageous efforts to guide mariners through treacherous seas and storms. Over 200 color photographs are featured in this fully revised, expanded and updated edition.

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
Author: Michael J. Rhein
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0785836047

The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores--and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings--has captivated our collective imagination. A celebration of one of America's purest landmarks, The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.

Seasons of Connecticut

Seasons of Connecticut
Author: Diane Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1461747937

Seasons of Connecticut is a beautiful, four color celebration of the Nutmeg state by a veteran television and radio reporter who has told the stories of the people and places of Connectiut for twenty years. The sixty stories included in this book will make people feel good about living in Connecticut, and make others want to visit, revealing the beauty and the personality of the state throughout the year.