Lighthouses and lifesaving stations on Cape Ann / Paul St. Germain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

St. Germain, Paul., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lifesaving stations--Massachusetts--Ann, Cape--History--Pictorial works.

Lifesaving stations.

Lifesaving--Massachusetts--Ann, Cape--History--Pictorial works.

Lifesaving.

Lighthouses--Massachusetts--Ann, Cape--History--Pictorial works.

Lighthouses.

Ann, Cape (Mass.)--History--Pictorial works.

Ann, Cape (Mass.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

The maritime history of Cape Ann, on the northern coast of Massachusetts, is filled with stories of heroism, adventure, and human endeavor. The lighthouses and lifesaving stations surrounding Cape Ann since the late 18th century have served to protect and safeguard the area’s mariners and major industries. Fishing, shipbuilding, and granite quarrying businesses all flourished under their watchful eyes. They provided artists with spectacular subject matter and attracted tourists from around the world to visit them. This book highlights the heroism and dedication of the lighthouse keepers and lifesaving surfmen who served. Cape Ann is famous for being the home of America’s oldest seaport in Gloucester and America’s most painted building, Motif No. 1, in Rockport.

Contents:

Cape Ann : "Cape of islands"

Ten Pound Island light station : "le Beauport"

Eastern Point light station : "the ruby light"

Annisquam light station : "squam light"

Straitsmouth light station : "the cove"

Cape Ann light station : "Thacher's woe"

Gap Cove lifesaving station : "the gap"

Davis Neck lifesaving station : "bay view"

Dolliver's Neck lifesaving station : "Norman's woe."

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126).

OCLC:

884576978