The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes

The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes (Great Lakes Books)

Symbols of safety, reassurance, and guidance, lighthouses hold a special fascination for many people. On the Great Lakes, lighthouses-"northern lights"-helped to open the region to settlement and support the growth of commercial trade. Charles K. Hyde describes the histories of more than 160 individual lighthouses that still exist on Lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior and the straits of Mackinac. As the shipping industry flourished, so too did the necessity for lighthouses. With their proliferation came a demand for more sophisticated structures. Hyde describes the changing design of lighthouses and the equipment that produces their beacons. Featuring over two hundred color photographs, The Northern Lights captures the beauty, history, and significance of lighthouses on the Great Lakes and illuminates the rich maritime history of the region.
Country USA
Brand Great Lakes Books Series
Manufacturer Wayne State University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 65 b&w illustrations, 215 colour illustr
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780814325544
ReleaseDate 1995-05-01

Country	USA
Brand	Great Lakes Books Series
Manufacturer	Wayne State University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	65 b&w illustrations, 215 colour illustr
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780814325544
ReleaseDate	1995-05-01

The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes (Great Lakes Books)