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 Englandrsquo;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men and women.Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story of an area heavily dependent on its coastal commerce.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 nationrsquo;s maritime history.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Chippewa Falls Wisconsin (Images of America)By Mary Jane PetersonThis book brought back some fond memories and reminded me of some I had long forgotten. I grew up in this small town and always loved it. I wish our forefathers had taken more care in not destroying some of the grand old buildings. I hope to help save the Rainbow Bridge on Spring Street that was built in 1919 and is the last surviving reinforced concrete bridge like it in all of Wisconsin. It is so beautiful. A real treasure. Thanks for a great read. Mary Jane
