Lighthouses of New England - From Maine to Long Island Sound

New England Lighthouses is a fascinating guide to the most significant lighthouses in New England, including the country's oldest lighthouse, Boston Light. Through stirring historic accounts and stunning color photographs, the stories of lighthouses and their stalwart keepers come to life in vivid detail. From West Quoddy Head Light on the easternmost point of land in the United States to the string of lights along the Connecticut shoreline on the Long Island Sound, each lighthouse has its own engrossing tale of survival against the elements.

Discover the rich history behind these majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them. Inside you'll find practical information, including:

• Regional maps showing the location of lights
• Directions to the lights
• Details on access and visiting hours
• Advice on the best vantage points for viewing and picture taking

About the author

Ray Jones is the author of The Lighthouse Encyclopedia and more than thirty books about lighthouses, American history, and life in the 21st century. Having written and edited for PBS, Time Life, Southern Living Magazine, and several major publishing houses, he currently lives in Pebble Beach, California where he works as a contract writer and publishing consultant.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Jones
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 30.06.2020, delayed
• EAN: 9781493047260
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-4726-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; Coast, New York, Photography, New England, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Long Island, Sea, Ocean, Views, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, Travel & holiday, maritime history, Lighthouses, Northeastern & North Atlantic States, US Northeast: New England, Nautical, Northeast, maritime, coastline