Lighthouses Coast to Coast

Navigate North America’s best-loved beacons with Lighthouses Coast to Coast. Full of stunning pictorials, historical facts, and fascinating trivia, this encyclopedic guide is uniquely categorized by different types of lighthouse construction. Learn how technological advances influenced design trends, and marvel at the breathtaking panoramas that make this book a must-have for lighthouse lovers.

• Each chapter is informative and entertaining, including sections on the history of lighthouses, illumination, keepers of the light, and the future of lighthouses.
• Featured lighthouses have their stories told with scenic photographic spreads, informative stats, and quaint histories — including why Peggy’s Cove Light in Nova Scotia has its own post office.
• Over 56 lighthouses are featured by construction, including Heceta Head Lighthouse (Conical and Cylindrical), Tree Point Light (Square and Pyramidal), Lime Point Light (Octagonal and Hexagonal), and Hilton Head Light (Triangular and Skeletal).