For centuries; heroic men and women have guarded the treacherous yet beloved Cape Cod coastlines. From Provincetown to Chatham; Sandwich to Cuttyhunk; and many towns in between; residents have relied on the Atlantic for employment and nourishment. But Cape Cod has always been plagued with a shifting coastline that consistently defies marinersrsquo; efforts to pass through Massachusetts waters. In 1792; as shipping increased; mariners petitioned for a sorely needed lighthouse. It was not until 1797 that the first lighthouse on Cape Cod was built at the Highlands in North Truro. More lights and rescue stations would follow as the seas claimed their toll. Many lightship stations were also established from Chatham through Nantucket Sound to mark the constantly changing sandbars submerged offshoremdash;more than in any other spot along the US coastline. Today; as sea levels change and sands continue to shift; some of these historic stations have been lost or moved; while still others are preserved only in such photographs as these.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An example of publishing excellence!By The Reviewer Formerly Known as Kurt JohnsonThis book; first published in 1997; brings the reader almost completely up to date on what is known about ancient Dilmun. It begins with a chapter describing what is known about Dilmun in general; and Saar in particular. Then the book reports on the temple itself; followed by chapters dealing with what was found within the temple. Along the way; there is a great deal of information on stamp seals and sealing; including a catalogue of seals and sealings; and information on a whole host of other topics. Included are many excellent black-and-white and color(!) photographs; illustrations and maps.This book is an example of publishing excellence! It is highly informative; wonderfully laid out; and beautifully illustrated. I found the catalogue of seals and sealing; which often included photographs and clear renderings; to be absolutely fascinating; something I have not seen anywhere else. So; if you are interested in ancient Dilmun; or even Mesopotamia; then you must get this book! I give it my highest rating.
