This is both an exciting history and a tour guide, illustrating the fascinating development of the lighthouses of this region -- with bonus coverage of the Long Island lighthouses.
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At first glance, this seems to be a typical coffee-table book on a common subject, but there is much more to it than first appears. The stunning photographs are often taken from a peculiar angle, making lighthouses we've seen a hundred times look fresh. The text too takes us into areas not normally explored in a coffee-table book, such as the historical and technical (lamps, lenses, foghorns) background and the chapters on the lives of lighthouse keepers and the folklore of the beacons. While there are many other books with pretty pictures of lighthouses that provide historical and operational facts, and plenty of books on the folklore of the sea, no other title combines these elements so effortlessly. Marcus and Kelly have collaborated before on Boston: A CityLife Pictorial Guide. Recommended for public libraries and any house in New England with a coffee table. Thomas O'Connell, Owensboro Community Coll., KY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Jon Marcus of Massachusetts is the author of Voyageur Press' "Boston: A CityLife Pictorial Guide," and of "Unknown New England." A lifelong New Englander, Marcus is a senior editor at "Boston Magazine." He also has contributed to "Yankee," "Conde Nast Traveler," "Travel Weekly," and other magazines, and to the "Boston Globe," "Chicago Tribune," "Los Angeles Times," "Miami Herald," "Newsday," "Washington Post," and other newspapers; and is a U.S. education correspondent for "The Times of London."
Susan Cole Kelly of Massachusetts is the photographer of Voyageur Press' "Boston: A CityLife Pictorial Guide" and is a regular contributor to Boston Magazine's "New England Travel," the American Park Network guides to national parks, and the "Alaskan Milepost." Her photographs have also appeared in "Vermont Life," "Downeast," "Yankee," "Touring America," "Historic Traveler" magazines, and in wall calendars, postcards, and engagement calendars.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just stunning pictures, but a great read, too,
By Julie Quinlivan (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lighthouses of New England (Pictorial Discovery Guide) (Pictorial Discovery Guides) (Hardcover)
When I received this book as a gift I expected that it would be another lovely book of New England photos to keep on the guest room bookshelf. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself caught up instead in the beautifully-written text. Who knew there were so many intriguing myths, legends, historical facts, and entertaining anecdotes about the people who built, populated, and even haunt New England lighthouses? This book turned out to be a terrific history lesson and an all-around great read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good overview of US lighthouse history,
By Russian Postman "Kari" (Denovici, Montenegro) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lighthouses of New England (East Coast) (Paperback)
Although this book has short paragraphs discussing individual lighthouses, its strength is in its strong overview of general US lighthouse history with an emphasis on New England. Contains many good quality color photographs. I would recommend this book. My only criticism is that I want more indepth information about specific lights and locating that information requires considerable page flipping within this volume.
For more detailed information about specific lights see the editions by Snow and D'Entremont.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great writing, great photos!,
By Woodland Elf (TN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lighthouses of New England (East Coast) (Paperback)
This book is not only very informative, but full of wonderful photographs. It is an interesting read and lovely to look at.
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