Lighthouses Of The Pacific Coast: Your Guide To The Lighthouses Of California, Oregon, And Washington (A Pictorial Discovery Guide) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)

                
              
Lighthouses Of The Pacific Coast: Your Guide To The Lighthouses Of California, Oregon, And Washington (A Pictorial Discovery Guide) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them. Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them. A breathtaking and edifying tour page by page, the book is also an ideal, informative guide for those who wish to venture into the living history of these coastal lighthouses.
Series: A Pictorial Discovery Guide
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Voyageur Press; First edition (2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760336504
ISBN-13: 978-0760336502
Product Dimensions:  8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review:  4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,597,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #49 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural > Lighthouses   #206 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural > Monuments   #427 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments
This book written by Leffingwell and Welty is visually appealing and sets down historical facts in an engaging style. The beautiful photographs taken by Leffingwell are augmented by stories of the politics and history behind the lighthouses and their keepers. They include information about women lighthouse keepers, how the lighthouses were constructed, which have been de-activated, and most important - how to get to the various lighthouses for a visit in person.The most interesting story was that of a construction crew and Coast Guard team working nearly around the clock for five days to restore the Cape Flattery lighthouse near Neah Bay in Tatoosh, Washington. Also worth noting were the descriptions of life as a lighthouse keeper, the artisanship of making the Fresnel lights, and the automation that replaced the need for human presence in these remote outposts.As the Oregon Contributing editor at Suite101.com, I am always on the lookout for books my visitors will enjoy and will help them plan their next trip to Oregon. This one is a winner!
I was a little disappointed with the pictures. I was hoping for close up pictures. The photographer seemed to take distant photos. only one or 2 were a frontal view and up close, most were from odd angles.
Very informative and helpful before our trip to Oregon. I recommend this book if you love lighthouses! This book not only gives informative information but it lets you know how to get there and where the light houses are located. I recommend this book.
If you every wanted a book on lighthouses of the Pacific this is a very good one. The pictures and information about each one was great. Should really be a hard bound book it is that nice. Very useful when planning a trip to visit the lighthouses of the west. Good buy for the money.
I was hoping it gave the background on each one instead it gave a history of lighthouses in general and the life people had on them. It has a lot of information so if this is what you are looking for then this book is for you.
This was a very good book.I got it for a gift, but decided to read it first.We had just visited the Oregon Lighthouses.One thing I found, that the author didn't do, was as he was writing up the stories he didn't say where each Lighthouse was located.(on most) But in the back of the book he has all the locations and information etc.It would have been nice to have the locations listed with the Lighthouse names under the photos or at the start of each one he was writing about.It also would have been nice to have them categorized by state.All in all it was good information and great photos.
This pictorial coffee table guide highlights lighthouse history and lighthouses of the Pacific Coast, revealing the development of lighthouses in three states. From the technological evolution of the lighthouse to how they were maintained and are today restored and preserved, Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast provides very beautiful photos spiced with descriptions and information accessible to both destination-bound and at-home enthusiasts.
This book is great. Not only is it a nice "coffee table" book with fabulous pictures throughout, it served as a handy guide for us as we drove down the coast. The book provides driving directions to all the lighthouses. It was very handy.
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