Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses, 2nd: Hudson River to Chesapeake Bay (Lighthouse Series)

By Ray Jones

Book Overview

Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses takes readers on more than just a regional tour; it traces the beginnings of our country and the role lighthouses played in that drama. This book features approximately fifty lighthouses and four lightships from the Hudson River to Chesapeake Bay.

Highlights include:
>Built in 1797 under direct orders from Washington, Long Island's Montauk Point Light provided countless immigrants with their first sight of America and has become a lasting symbol of freedom.
>New Jersey's Sandy Hook Light, completed in 1764, shepherded its share of newcomers to our shores and, its light still burning bright, is the nation's oldest continually operating navigational aid.
>The Thomas Point Light, its hexagon shape not far from Annapolis, Maryland, is well into its second century of protecting freighters from the treacherous shoals menacing Chesapeake Bay.
>Placed in service in 1792 after its construction was delayed by the Revolutionary War, Virginia's Cape Henry Light continues to stand as a symbol of our nation's resolute forefathers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762730420
• ISBN13: 9780762730421
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

These books are good for finding the lights that are in them

There are directions and other info for finding and visiting lighthouses. They do not always show all lights for a given area. The photos are all color. I own 3 of these books. There are not many other guide books out there so if you are looking for guide books these are good to have. Since there are so many books in this series I thought I'd help people find them easier. This is the series.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~American LighthousesCalifornia LighthousesEastern Great Lakes Lighthouses - I own this oneWestern Great Lakes Lighthouses - I own this oneSoutheastern Lighthouses - I own this oneSouthern LighthousesNew England LighthousesMid Atlantic LighthousesGulf Coast Lighthouses

Gorgeous pictures and informative text

I love Atlantic coast lighthouses and this book is a dream come true, chock full of images and info on mid-atlantic lighthouses and light ships, including how to get to each one that is open to public. A must for lighthouse lovers, esp. those like me who love the mightly Atlantic!

Great Picture Book for Lighthouse Lovers

Bruce Roberts is one of the best lighthouse photographers working in the U.S. today. He and his partner Ray Jones produce great lighthouse travel guides. For each lighthouse featured, you get a great picture from Roberts, a little historical story from Jones and directions of how to get to the lighthouse. Lighthouse lovers could scarcely ask for more.