This illustrated; one-of-a-kind guidebook describes more than 450 lighthouses; detailing their history and architecture and providing full information on visiting or just viewing them. Included are many "endangered" lights; threatened by erosion or lack of funding; and "ghost lights;" which are no longer standing.
2013-07-05 2013-07-05File Name: B00E9524N8
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the best on the subject.By Mark PfennigstagAs a retired public library and academic library employee; and bibliophile; I found this book to be quite satisfactory. The author and his son spent years locating and documenting libraries around the country - immense and tiny; traditional and modern; city and country. The Library of Congress considered the work to be of such value that it purchased his entire collection of images; negatives; digital images; and notes for its archive.The photography is excellent. The texts by prominent personalities and popular authors are thought provoking. The reproduction is superb.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great coffee table book with pictures and short essaysBy groundieIf you love libraries; you must get this extremely well-produced book for your coffee table.There are many pictures of all kinds of libraries across America. Weve already picked out several we wish to visit in our travels.In between pictures; there are short essays by various people including librarians.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing history and updated view of our public libraries!By Barbara HowellI purchased this book for two members of our library board. One of them is giving up on the library as they think that technology is taking over and that younger generations dont want books. The other is totally committed to preserving books in libraries and adding the technology as a tool; not a book replacement. I also bought one for councilman to educate them as to the incredible worth of libraries as documented in the fantastic book!