Guardians of the Lights - by Elinor de Wire (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Stories of the heroism and fortitude of the men and women of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, who kept vital shipping lanes safe from 1716 until early in the 20th century.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed--the lighthouse keepers--from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human "guardian of the light." A wealth of material from the archives of the 19th and 20th centuries--primarily letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts--provides vivid stories about lighthouse keeping in this country: the daily work; coping with fog, storms and other catastrophes; legends and ghosts; women's and families' roles; lighthouse children and pets; the natural world around lighthouses; and the diverse characters of those who held the job. Lighthouse keeping was a unique occupation, now obsolete, and this book is a fitting tribute to these tough, usually solitary, and dedicated heroes who kept the lights burning every night, without fail.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>""A delightful addition to any library, whether [you're] a lighthouse lover or not!""<br><br>"A delightful addition to any library, whether [you're] a lighthouse lover or not!"<br><br>"An important contribution to the protection of the lighthouse] keeping legacy."<br><br>"Charming blend of history and human interest."<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Elinor De Wire, one of the most distinguished lighthouse historians in the USA, has been researching and photographing lighthouses for more than 25 years. She is the author of <i>Lighthouses of the South</i> and <i>Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast, </i> both published by Voyageur Press. Elinore De Wire lives in Seabeck, Washington
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