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Lighthouse Series
(Series): Little Lighthouse GuidebooksThis new lavishly illustrated series offers lighthouse lovers not only history and travel information about dozens of lighthouses but also a beautiful full-color souvenir of each of America's scenic coastal states. Small, compact, and reasonably priced, each state-specific book features between thirty and fifty lighthouses that can be visited, plus some "lost lighthouses" as an extra bonus for lighthouse lovers.Profiles of each lighthouse include a detailed description of the structure--its history, dimensions, type of lens, and interesting stories associated with it; complete practical information--driving directions, latitude and longitude coordinates, phone numbers, addresses, Web addresses (if available), hours open to the public, admission fees, etc; and at least one color photograph showing the lighthouse in its geographical setting. At-a-glance icons indicate which lighthouses get top ratings for scenic quality, historic interest, accessibility, and visitor-friendliness.These low-priced, attractively designed guides from the leading publisher of lighthouse books are ideal for residents and visitors of all U.S. coastal areas.Future titles in the Little Lighthouse Guidebooks series include:The CarolinasConnecticut & Rhode IslandNew YorkMaineOregonTexas & LouisianaWashingtonWisconsin