Lighthouses of the Carolinas: A Short History and Guide (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Built in 1875 and towering 162 feet over Currituck Beach is Currituck Lighthouse..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Zepke's book is a handy guide to the states' beacons..." -- News & Record

"The book provides a detailed history of each structure, along with illustrations and stories associated with them..." -- South Carolina Historical Society Review

Product Description

Includes how lighthouses were built in the 1700s and 1800s and how lightkeepers have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Eighteen of these majestic towers still stand - all are visible from some vantagepoint along the coast or on a passing boat and are close to historic towns with museums, festivals, inns, and wildlife refuges. Filled with tales of light tower builders, Civil War soldiers, and pirates. Includes visiting information and directions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr; 1st edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561641480
• ISBN-13: 978-1561641482
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,008,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is very informative, and has MANY great photos., December 18, 1998

By A Customer

I love the book! It has tons of never before seen historical images of Carolinas beacons, plus eight pages of color images. It is factual, but not dry. The author has presented the history and current condition of each of the mentioned beacons in an informative and interesting way. I live along North Carolina's coast and I never knew about a couple of our beacons. I like the maps and directions that show right where each beacon can be found. I also like the Points of Interest section at the end of each chapter that reveal other historic sites and tours that are near to the lighthouses.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighthouses of the Carolinas: A Short History and Guide, June 8, 2007

By	L. Frances Houser "book reader" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My family is planning a trip to the North Carolina coast to visit the various lighthouses. We find this book very helpful in planning that trip. Gives lot of details on each of the lighthouses listed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and helpful, May 29, 2003

By	Rebecca Miller (Ellicott City, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This is a good, concise, accurate book. I took it with my on my travels to see the lighthouses in North Carolina. As I traveled, it was helpful in finding each lighthouse and reading about the history. It was also helpful in finding one particular lighthouse which was in a very remote location. Thanks. I recommend it highly.