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The Lighthouses of Maine: Southern Maine and Casco Bay

Author: Jeremy D'Entremont

Publisher:

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781938700101

New England's foremost maritime historian Jeremy D'Entremont continues his definitive series about the storms, shipwrecks, and heroic lighthouse keepers of the region with The Lighthouses of Maine: Southern Maine and Casco Bay. Eleven lights are detailed here, beginning with Whaleback Light, which marks the entrance to Portsmouth, New Hampshire Harbor (it is in Maine waters by a few hundred feet) to Halfway Rock Light, located out in Casco Bay, eight miles east of the entrance to Portland Harbor. Each chapter features a treasury of historic photos and all the stories of the keepers, the storms they battled, and the wrecks they tried valiantly to save.

The Lighthouses of Maine

Author: Jeremy D'Entremont

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933212982

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New England's foremost maritime historian continues his definitive series about the storms, shipwrecks, and heroic lighthouse keepers of the Maine Coast. This is the fourth book in D'Entremont's "Lighthouse Treasury" series, following volumes on Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. More than sixty lights are detailed here, from those at the New Hampshire border all the way down east to West Quoddy Light, which despite its name is the easternmost light in the USA. Each chapter features a treasury of historic photos and all the stories of the keepers and the storms they battled, the wrecks they tried valiantly to save.

All About Portland Head Light

Author: Jeremy D'Entremont

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 160433777X

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Your personal guide to one of the most iconic lighthouses in America! Portland Head Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Portland Head Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. In this book, you'll find: *The fascinating origins of Portland Head Light and the history of the surrounding region *True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues *Efforts undertaken for preservation *Stories of colorful keepers In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse and neighboring Fort Williams. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this magnificent site, surrounded by beautiful Casco Bay. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Nubble Light, to his impressive body of work.

Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Northern New England

Author: Allan Wood

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2016-12-28

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780764352355

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With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 76 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.

Lighthouses of Maine

Author: Bill Caldwell

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1461744709

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From Grand Manan to Mount Desert to the Isles of Shoals on the New Hampshire border, sixty-eight lighthouses stand along the coast of Maine and her rivers. In his conversational way, Bill Caldwell leads his readers on a historical tour of nearly all the Maine lighthouses. In Caldwell's hands the legends, lore, and history of the impressive signals come to life. Maine's lighthouses are symbols of it's proud maritime heritage, and of a way of life that has long passed. Who better to pass on the traditions than master story-teller Bill Caldwell. In addition to numerous books about Maine, Bill Caldwell wrote regular columns for the Portland Press Herald and the Maine Sunday Telegram. He was an ardent sailor, and his sixteen years sailing among the Maine islands gave him a unique insight into Maine's people and culture. He died at his home in Arizona in January 2001.

Maine Lighthouses

Author: Courtney Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 1996-11

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780965178624

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Halfway Rock Light Station

Author: Ford Reiche

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-06

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780692104156

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History and restoration of lighthouse located off the coast of Portland, Maine built in 1871.

Maine's Casco Bay Islands

Author: David Tyler

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2007-06-25

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0892728310

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A general guide for visitors of the Casco Bay islands in Maine and greater Portland, this book includes profiles of the major islands in the bay; features on local history, island geology, and island wildlife; information about mainland departure points and tips on how to get to the islands; and maps of the individual islands profiled in the book.

Maine Birding Trail

Author: Bob Duchesne

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0892728906

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This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike most guides, which emphasize species identification, this book highlights the sites themselves. Bird enthusiasts will count on it to lead them to the best birding locations in Maine and to list the species they will most likely find at each destination.

All About Nubble Light

Author: Jeremy D'Entremont

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1604337788

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Your personal guide to one of Maine's most beloved lighthouses! Nubble Light has long been at the center of Maine's maritime history and lore, and is undoubtedly one of the state's greatest treasures...and All About Nubble Light is a treasure trove of facts, figures, history, and folklore surrounding this majestic beacon. Inside this book, you'll find: *The fascinating origins of Nubble Light and the history of the surrounding region *True tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues *Efforts undertaken for preservation *Stories of colorful keepers In addition, this book is filled with information for visiting and viewing the lighthouse. More than just a lighthouse handbook, this is your one-stop travel guide and reference source for touring and learning about this spectacular location on the southern Maine seacoast. Expert author Jeremy D'Entremont has also added a companion title, All About Portland Head Light, to his impressive body of work.