Author:
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 326

View

Book Description

Author: John Batchelor
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486283128
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

View

Book Description
Detailed drawings re-create 36 famous lighthouses of the United States and Canada, including those in Cape Hatteras, Montauk Point, Cape Cod, West Quoddy Head, Tybee Island, and other places along the shorelines of North America. Captions accompanying these accurately rendered illustrations provide valuable background information on location, height, and date of construction of each lighthouse.

Author: Katherine Jackson
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781560447030
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Z99 38 miles of coastline an oceanfront boardwalk 3 wildlife refugees and more than 200 parks youll find scenic paths for walkers of every level

Author: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Light House Board
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beacons
Languages : en
Pages : 60

View

Book Description

Author: Amy Waters Yarsinske
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625842325
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162

View

Book Description
Join author and historian Amy Waters Yarsinske as she takes one final stroll through a Virginia Beach lost to time. The Oceanfront's Cottage Line, the music halls of Seaside Park and dunes so large they dwarfed the old Cape Henry lighthouse are a memory. Gone, too, are many of the city's iconic landmarks and open spaces, lost to storm, fire and the relentless onslaught of post-World War II development. With a deft hand and rare vintage images, historian Amy Waters Yarsinske recalls a time when the likes of Chuck Berry and Ray Charles played beneath the sizzling lights of the Dome and locals shagged the night away at the Peppermint Beach Club.

Author: Aimee Bissonette
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1634707931
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

View

Book Description
In 1861, at the age of 37, Harriet Colfax took on the job of lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City lighthouse off Lake Michigan. It was a bold and determined endeavor, especially since there were very few female lighthouse keepers in the country at that time. For 43 years, until the age of 80, Harriet kept her light burning, through storms, harsh winters, and changes in technology. This true story focuses on Harriet's commitment and determination to fulfilling her charge and living life on her own terms. Excerpts from her actual log are included.

Author: Elaine Ann Allen
Publisher: Schiffer Kids
ISBN: 9780764349386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Olly the Oyster is ready for an adventure. So when Mr. Oyster tells him about the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay, he sets off to see them. Following along with Olly, kids will learn about some wonders that fly, like the Great Blue Heron, a symbol of the Bay; some that shine at night, like the Cape Henry Lighthouse; and even a wonder where you can find fossils of crocodile teeth--the Calvert Cliffs. As Olly meets and chats with new friends like fiddler crabs, barnacles, and rockfish, he learns about the creatures, people, and places that form the community of the Chesapeake. Olly the Oyster helps the importance of the Bay and its ecosystem come to life. For ages 5 to 8.

Author: Kenneth G. Kochel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964076518
Category : Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description

Author: Fielding Lewis Tyler
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738518220
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134

View

Book Description
On April 26, 1607, the English colonists anchored at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay and came ashore to the historic piece of land they named Cape Henry. Then, in 1917, a military post was established and fortified to protect the southern portion of the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay during World War I; it was named Fort Story. Expanded and heavily fortified to meet the demands of the Second World War, the post served as a principal installation for the Harbor Defenses of Chesapeake Bay. The big guns fell silent after that conflict, and the post became the "Home of Army Amphibians" with over-the-beach operations. Today Fort Story continues to provide a superb training installation for the Army Transportation Corps and Special Operations.

Author: John Grant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780762709533
Category : Legendary lighthouses (Television program)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates America's treasured coastal beacons and explores the people, places and coasts they radiate from. Photos.