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NORTHEAST LIGHTS is the first book of its kind to cover the history of all 133 lighthouses & lightships that operated from Rhode Island to Cape May, New Jersey. The author provides a look into the colorful history of each light station, recounting the story of not only the structures but also of the keepers, their dedication, heroism, misfortunes, misdeeds & madness. This well researched book will be of interest to any lighthouse buff or historian. Extensive bibliography, index, 153 photos, 30 charts & illus.Bachand, Robert G. is the author of 'Northeast Lights: Lighthouses and Lightships, Rhode Island to Cape May, New Jersey' with ISBN 9780961639938 and ISBN 0961639938.
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