Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a
unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they
traveled along New England's rocky coastline. With thousands of vessels
plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was
always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with
startling losses. Through descriptive text and a variety of vintage
images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse
into the lives of the dedicated government men and women.
Author
James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this
exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story
of an area heavily dependent on its coastal commerce. The task of
lighting and protecting the coasts was taken on by the U.S. Light-House
Establishment and the U.S. Life-Saving Service, later merged to become
the U.S. Coast Guard. Within these pages, see the Boon Island Lighthouse
keeper, his family alongside, as he proudly poses in his uniform; life
savers at Hunniwells Beach station as they pull through a blinding
snowstorm to rescue the crew of a stranded schooner; and the way of life
on an offshore lightship. Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine
and New Hampshire Coast is a visual journey into our nation's maritime
history.
Author: James Claflin
Published:November 1, 1999
Softcover,
6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches, 128 Pages
