Lighthouses of New York (Paperback)

Superb photographs and graphics provide a unique look at New York's colonization, settlement, and economic growth. Discover how the state's rich maritime heritage centers around 69 lighthouses, located on many different water bodies. This book details all of them, including famous lighthouses like Montauk Point, Fire Island, and Buffalo. These symbols of strength have protected mariners for over two hundred years. Fascinating historical facts, heroic rescues by lighthouse keepers, heartwarming stories about keepers and their families, engineering and construction details, lost beacons, and travel information make this a complete guide to New York State lighthouses.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	September 2007
Authors:	Rick Tuers
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-2692-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
LSN:	0-7643-2692-9
Barcode:	9780764326929

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