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Bruce Roberts & Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
American Lighthouses [EPUB ebook]
A Comprehensive Guide To Exploring Our National Coastal Treasures

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For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past.American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture and provides full information on visiting or viewing them.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781493047017 ● Publisher Globe Pequot ● Published 2020 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7321234 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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