North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations (NC) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738515205 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Join John Hairr, lifelong North Carolina resident and lighthouse enthusiast, as he takes a photographic voyage to these remarkable lights on the edge of the great, uncompromising sea
With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State came to be known as the "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand of lighthouses and lifesaving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear. Their unique shapes and stoic beauty, as well as the adventures and lore that surround them, have elevated North Carolina's lighthouses to a legendary level far beyond their practical purposes. Tourists from all over the world now make the journey to lighthouses at Currituck Beach, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, and others. North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations presents to readers the tales behind the lighthouses, illuminating their past in both wor
Join John Hairr, lifelong North Carolina resident and lighthouse enthusiast, as he takes a photographic voyage to these remarkable lights on the edge of the great, uncompromising sea.
L. Terri Schmidt said Wonderful pictures and history. My family vacations on Hatteras Island every summer, and my hubby loves visiting the lighthouses, so I bought this book for him. Wonderful pictures and history!. Amazon Customer said light houses of NC. Arrived in time for trip to outer Banks. Good historical photos and explanations of what we were seeing. enjoyed.