Guardians of the Lights
Book description
In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breedâthe lighthouse keepersâfrom the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human âguardian of the light." AâŚ
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At its core, the history of Americaâs lighthouses is about people. Undoubtedly the most important actors are the male and female keepers, whoâoften with the invaluable assistance of their familiesâfaithfully kept the lights shining and the fog signals blaring. Guardians of the Lights presents a wonderful survey of many of the most interesting and unique lighthouse keepers through the centuries, focusing special attention on their noble actions in the service of saving others.
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