American Lighthouses, 2nd: A Definitive Guide [Paperback]

Ray Jones (Author), Bruce Roberts (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2002 | Series: Lighthouse Series

This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook describes over 450 lighthouses, detailing their history, architecture, and visiting information.

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Join lighthouse experts Ray Jones and Bruce Roberts on a tour of the beautiful and historic navigational beacons that dot the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated guidebook describes more than 500 lighthouses, detailing their history and architecture and providing full information on visiting or just viewing them. Before describing each light, the authors provide an engaging overview of lighthouse history, with insights into the life of lighthouse keepers and surprising facts about the amazing Fresnel lenses. For lighthouse lovers and maritime history buffs alike, this is the most comprehensive guide to the lighthouses of America.Inside you'll find practical information including: directions to the lights; details on access and visiting hours; advice on the best vantage points for viewing and picture-taking; nearby sites of interest. (6 x 9, 304 pages, color photos, b&w photos)

About the Author

Bruce Roberts is a photographer whose work has appeared in Life, Sports Illustrated, and Time-Life Books. He was director of photography at Southern Living magazine. He lives in Moorehead City, North Carolina.

Ray Jones has served as an editor for Time-Life Books, as founding editor of Albuquerque Living magazine, and as senior editor at Southern Living magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076272269X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762722693
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book Available on American Lighthouses, November 20, 2002

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N. McKittrick (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Lighthouses, 2nd: A Definitive Guide (Paperback)

Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones have produced a number of outstanding, authoritative yet reader-friendly books about lighthouses, but this one is their best yet! Bruce's award-winning photography combined with Ray's interesting, informative text make this book a treasure trove of facts, insights, and beautiful visuals. The Introduction provides the most comprehensive but easy-to-understand summary of lighthouse history available. As an added bonus the authors include detailed directions to the lighthouses as well as visitor information and tips on taking your own photographs to document your visit. This book is a must-have!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Guide to America's Lighthouses, December 3, 2002

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Rick Polad (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Lighthouses, 2nd: A Definitive Guide (Paperback)

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned lighthouse devotee, you will find this outstanding collaboration between Ray Jones and Bruce Roberts a wonderful addition to your lighthouse library. With an informative introduction on lighthouse history and short descriptions of individual lighthouses that include a brief history and interesting facts and, of course!, Bruce's usual stunning photographs, American Lighthouses serves as a wonderful armchair read and an excellent travel companion. Detailed directions, information on other area attractions, and photography tips are added bonuses that make this book a "must take" for every lighthouse adventure.

5.0 out of 5 stars American Lighthouses, July 17, 2011

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This review is from: American Lighthouses, 2nd: A Definitive Guide (Paperback)

American Lighthouses offers a brief history of the Lighthouse, not to long and just right. It is very interesting and the photos are excellent. I have visited several American Lighthouses and the directions given here are easy to understand. The history often includes detailed information about the designer and builder and the Lighthouse Attendant. I found their lonely lives to offer insight into what it was like to attend a Lighthouse. This book divides the coast line and the Great Lakes and Rivers into sections, completing each section before moving on. If you enjoying Drawing and painting Lighthouses as I do you will find many wonderful subjects. I think the Author accomplished his mission.