Lighthouses and Lifesaving Along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B009A3EMF2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 554 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is sure to be enjoyed by residents of Maine and New Hampshire, as well as lovers of maritime history everywhere. Lighthouse Service, the U.S. . Coast Guard. James Claflin is a collector and dealer in fine nautical antiques, specializing in the U.S. Life-Saving Service, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, and the U.S. This book celebrates the American h
Coast Guard. It is sure to be enjoyed by residents of Maine and New Hampshire, as well as lovers of maritime history everywhere. This book celebrates the American heroes who served to warn, rescue, and protect those in distress. . Life-Saving Service, the U.S. About the Author James Claflin is a collector and dealer in fine nautical antiques, specializing in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, and the U.S. Lighthouse Service, the U.S
Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they traveled along New England’s rocky coastline. Within these pages, see the Boon Island Lighthouse keeper, his family alongside, as he proudly poses in his uniform; life savers at Hunniwells Beach station as they pull through a blinding snowstorm to rescue the crew of a stranded schooner; and the way of life on an offshore lightship. Through descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the lives of the dedicated government men and women.Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story of an area heavily de
Five Stars great pictures. Attention Lighthouse Enthusiasts People who love lighthouses know that the Maine coast is dotted with lighthouses and that this portion of New England is a lighthouse lover's paradise. LIGHTHOUSES AND LIFE SAVING ALONG THE MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE COAST is a must for East Coast lighthouse lovers. The book is similar to Claflin's other books on lighthouses and life saving in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It is filled with older photographs of the places and people involved in this way of life. Readers who have visited the ligh