Author: Elinor De Wire
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1561648515
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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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.
Author: Mary Louise Clifford
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Hundreds of American women have kept the lamps burning in lighthouses since Hannah Thomas tended Gurnet Point Light in Plymouth, Massachusetts, while her husband was away fighting in the War for Independence. Women Who Kept the Lights details the careers of 32 intrepid women who were official keepers of light stations on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts, on Lake Champlain and the Great Lakes, staying at their posts for periods ranging from a few years to half a century. Most of these women served in the nineteenth century, when the keeper lit a number of lamps in the tower at dusk, replenished their fuel or replaced them at midnight, and every morning polished the lamps and lanterns to keep their lights shining brightly. Several of these stalwart women were commended for their courage in remaining at their posts through severe storms and hurricanes. A few went to the rescue of seamen when ships capsized or were wrecked. Their varied stories paint a multifaceted picture of a unique profession in our maritime history.
Author: Elinor De Wire
Publisher: Pineapple PressInc
ISBN: 9781561641192
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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-- 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 -- Vivid tales about 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 -- Fans of Elinor De Wire's charming style will want this book
Author: Fīrūz Ibn-Kāwus
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Category : Iran
Languages : en
Pages : 318
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Author: Dipa Sanatani
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789811417580
Category : Cosmology
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Author: Dhanjibhai Jamshedji Medhora
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Category : Iran
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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Author: Constance Scovill Small
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Category : Old Persian language
Languages : en
Pages : 640
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Author: Bobbi Kerr
Publisher: Bobbi Kerr
ISBN: 1989569188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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I previously published Rising Light under my old name, Bobbi Schemerhorn. Bobbi Kerr is my new name. If you have already purchased it, simply update your reader. But I assure you, I am the same author. Darkness cowers in the shadows, Hope rises in the light. Stan is still on the run and John, deep in hiding, the Guardians, work at driving them both into the open. Their only clues are in the short phone calls Stan makes to Taya. Taya and Marcus are getting used to their roles in the Second Life. They were tasked to help bring relief and peace to those Guardians who had been mortally wounded. Taya knows she must make her last stand against John. An evil her ancestors have never faced. The Young bloodline will be put to its fiercest test. Destiny’s Champion must rise to the challenge or humanity will face annihilation. Rising Light a contemporary supernatural fantasy, is the final instalment to the Young Chronicles Trilogy. You won't want to put it down, and will be sad when it's over.
Author: Elizabeth Crisostomos
Publisher: Turning Stone Press
ISBN: 1618520172
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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Be the Light takes readers to a magical place where secrets are revealed and questions answered – like “Why am I here?” “What is my purpose?” “How can I live an inspiring life?” Travel along to the Kingdom of the Light with Dr. Karen Campten who asks these age-old questions and uncovers glimpses of meaning in forgotten music, a light-filled bouquet of flowers, and the company of her oldest friends, her beloved cousin, and the grandchildren of the next generation. Liz Crisostomo offers a compelling and inspiring story where each seeker and reader will no doubt recognize something of themselves in Karen, Brian, Lola, Trevor, Shasha, their friends and family who are woven throughout her story. You will be moved by their strength and courage, stirred by their laughter, and become sympathetic to their pain and sadness. By getting to know the characters Liz has so lovingly created, you will begin to understand why you have the talents you have, where they’ve come from, and why you were blessed with these particular gifts.
