Endangered Lighthouses: Stories and Images of America's Disappearing Lighthouses

by Tim Harrison, Ray Jones

Briefly profiles fifty lighthouses in North America (one of which is in Canada, the others in the contiguous US) that are in varying degrees of disrepair. For each, the authors summarize the history of the house's construction, noting any peculiar features, its period of service, its current status and mention of any restoration efforts planned or currently underway. Each house is presented with a current color photograph, and most have one or more historic photographs. An introduction shares stories of successful lighthouse saving efforts, and a conclusion pleas for further efforts to save those in the book and others at risk. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: History

92 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magnificent book that details the heroic efforts of lighthouse stewards like us who saved the lights and those that are still hanging on, waiting for someone to rescue them as they did for the multitude of mariners who sought out their beacon. Harrison and Jones take you along on the Hatteras light’s journey and tug at your heartstrings with photos of those lights begging for attention. They applaud the fine Friends groups and societies that have formed as advocates for the lights and confirmed my pride in being involved in the restoration and preservation work that we’re doing on Plum and Pilot Islands.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could have desperately used a proofreader.