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North Carolina Lighthouses And Lifesaving Stations (Paperback)
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North Carolina Lighthouses And Lifesaving Stations (Paperback)
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List price R537
Loot Price R496
Discovery Miles 4 960
You Save R41 (8%)
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Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have
heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina's
perilous shoreline. With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy
shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous
currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State
came to be known as the "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The
inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave
rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand of lighthouses and
lifesaving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear. For more than two
centuries, these bright beacons of safety have guided ships into
busy harbors, signaled dangerous navigational obstacles, and warmed
the hearts of homesick travelers. Their unique shapes and stoic
beauty, as well as the adventures and lore that surround them, have
elevated North Carolina's lighthouses to a legendary level far
beyond their practical purposes. Indeed, they have become symbols
of a brave and triumphant way of life. As the use of satellite
navigation increases, many of the lighthouses along the coast are
being phased out of operation. Not surprisingly, a new wave of
travelers have begun making pilgrimages, whether by land or sea, to
visit these famous landmarks. Tourists from all over the world now
make the journey to lighthouses at Currituck Beach, Bodie Island,
Cape Hatteras, and others. North Carolina Lighthouses and
Lifesaving Stations presents to readers the tales behind the
lighthouses, illuminating their past in both word and image.
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