Lighthouses of the Carolinas

A Short History and Guide

• Author(s): Terrance Zepke,
• Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
• Pages: 175
• ISBN_10: 1561641480
  ISBN_13: 9781561641482
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / General , Travel / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest , Travel / United States / General , Travel / United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV) ,

Description:... - How lighthouses were built in the 1700s and 1800s, how light keepers lived, and how lighthouses have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect
- Eighteen of these majestic towers still stand. All are visible from some vantage point along the coast or on a possing boat and are close to historic towns with museums, festivals, inns, and wildlife refuges
- Filled with tales of light tower builders, Civil War soldiers, and pirates
- Includes visiting information and directions
- Take this book with you on your next trek through the Carolinas