| All about Portland Head Light: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Contributor(s): D'Entremont, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 160433777X ISBN-13: 9781604337778 Publisher: Cider Mill Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Architecture | Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments |
| LCCN: 2017278898 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 6.9" (0.90 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Your personal guide to one of the most iconic lighthouses in America Portland Head Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Portland Head Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. In this book, you'll find: *The fascinating origins of Portland Head Light and the history of the surrounding region *True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues *Efforts undertaken for preservation *Stories of colorful keepers In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse and neighboring Fort Williams. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this magnificent site, surrounded by beautiful Casco Bay. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Nubble Light, to his impressive body of work. |
Contributor Bio(s): D'Entremont, Jeremy: - Jeremy D'Entremont, New England's foremost lighthouse authority, is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and webmaster of New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide at www.newenglandlighthouses.net. He has been researching, writing, and photographing the lighthouses of New England since the mid-1980s. Jeremy has written more than 20 books and more than 300 articles in various periodicals, and he is the author of the "lighthouse" entry in the World Book Encyclopedia. His photos have been published in many magazines, books, and calendars. He is the producer and host of the podcast Light Hearted for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and he has appeared on many national TV and radio programs speaking about his favorite subject, lighthouse history. |