Lighthouses of Texas (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (749 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467130915 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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For nearly 70 years, construction continued as coastal erosion, hurricanes, and wars regularly damaged or destroyed those lighthouses already built. Lighthouse service was often a family affair, with husbands, wives, and children working together as keepers and assistants. Beginning in 1852, twenty-eight lighthouses were built along the Texas coastline, on land and over water. Today, several have been restored, and twoat Aransas Pass and Port Isabelstill function as aids to navigation.. Hundreds of miles of barrier islands, shifting sandbars, and shallow bays made the Texas coast treacherous at a time when few overland routes provided access to the new republic. Not long after winning their independence from Mexico in 1836, Texans began clamoring for lighthouses. These “sentinels of the sea” lessened but did not eliminate the chance of shipwreck, so lifesaving stations, manned by able seamen with unsinkable surfboats, were established as well. As Texas’s lighthouses were gradually automated throughout the 20th century, many were sold to private owners or abandoned
About the Author Author Steph McDougal lives near the water between Houston and Galveston. With images from the US Coast Guard Historian’s Office and other archives, she has crafted a fascinating look at an often-overlooked part of Lone Star history.
. With images from the US Coast Guard Historian’s Office and other archives, she has crafted a fascinating look at an often-overlooked part of Lone Star history. Author Steph McDougal lives near the water between Houston and Galveston
Good pictures; chaotic layout and flow This is a decent book into the history of lighthouses of the Texas coast. Since the format of the book (and series) gives precedence to pictures, there isn't much room to go into detail about the lighthouses themselves. What's left is basically a collection of pictures. That results in the loss of one star.Much more importantly, at least one more star is removed for the layout and arrangement of the content. Instead of . I like the many pictures and especially the "behind the scenes" The author ,Steph McDougal has done a lot of research. I like the many pictures and especially the "behind the scenes" things that caused the lighthouses to be built where they were built. I could not put it down.Great book. When will she write another one.. "Detail" according to Kimberly DeVore. Author is obviously knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic. An enjoyable and easy read. I plan to buy a few copies for gifts.