Author: Bruce Roberts & Ray Jones Merchant: ChristianBook Manufacturer: Globe Pequot ISBN: 0762739673 Price: $8.49
($3.50 S&H + 5.0% tax in MA)
Description
A winning combination of practical travel information, stunning color photographs, and rich maritime history makes Lighthouses of New York your essential guide to maritime beacons in the Empire State. From Montauk Point Light at the tip of Long Island to Staten Island Light at the mouth of the Hudson River to Barcelona Lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie, the thirty-three lights included here are presented in geographic order, making it easy for you to move from your armchair to the drivers seat and back again. Take this handy little guide with you on your travels, and keep it as a picture-perfect souvenir of your trip to New York.
Inside you will find:
detailed descriptions of each lighthouse
complete travel information, including driving directions and GPS coordinates
fascinating historical facts
quick summaries of key information, such as date established, height of tower, and type of lens
forty-nine beautiful full-color photographs
a glossary of terms
helpful icons indicating historic interest, scenic quality, accessibility, and amenities
