ldquo;Lighthouses are a reflection of the human spirit and a mirror to our past.rdquo;mdash;from the IntroductionNo symbol is more synonymous with Wisconsinrsquo;s rich maritime traditions than the lighthouse. These historic beacons conjure myriad notions of a bygone era: romance; loneliness; and dependability; dedicated keepers manning the lights; eerie tales of haunted structures and ghosts of past keepers; mariners of yesteryear anxiously hoping to make safe haven around rocky shorelines. If these sentinels could talk; imagine the tales they would tell of ferocious Great Lakes storms taking their toll on vessels and people alike.In this fully updated edition of Wisconsin Lighthouses; Ken and Barb Wardius tell those tales; taking readers on an intimate tour of lighthouses on Lake Superior; Lake Michigan; and Lake Winnebago. Both delightful storytellers and accomplished photographers; the couple complement their engaging text with more than 100 stunning color photographs; along with dozens of archival photos; maps; documents; and artifacts. Detailed ldquo;how to get thererdquo; directions; up-to-the-minute status reports on each light; and sidebars on everything from lighthouse vocabulary to the often lonely lives of lightkeepers make this the definitive book on Wisconsinrsquo;s lighthouses.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy ElaineLove this book. Author did an excellent job using Lehis to portray US history.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Better for adult Lego loversBy danette penrodMy 8 yr old who loves Legos didnt find this as appealing as Id thought. He did read it and it is neat; but its pretty simple. More for adults Id think.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Loves the Lego book!By CustomerMy son received this book yesterday; and he is thrilled with it!!! He loves anything Lego.