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Summary: Explore the majestic beacons of the Carolina coast
Review: Author Terrance Zepke has collected stories of how lighthouses were built in the 1700s and 1800s, how light keepers lived, and how lighthouses have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Traveling from North Carolina's Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border to South Carolina's Haig Point Lighthouse near the border of Georgia, Zepke weaves tales of light tower builders, Civil War soldiers, and even pirates.Today, eighteen of these majestic towers still stand. Some have been renovated-complete with period furnishings-and are open to visitors. Others have nearly succumbed to the sea, encroaching vegetation, and time. All are visible from some vantage point along the coast or on a passing boat, and all are close to historic towns with museums, festivals, inns, and wildlife refuges. Discover history, nature, and legend in this book and in your own wanderings to the lighthouses of the Carolinas.
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Summary: It is very informative, and has MANY great photos.
Review: I love the book! It has tons of never before seen historical images of Carolinas beacons, plus eight pages of color images. It is factual, but not dry. The author has presented the history and current condition of each of the mentioned beacons in an informative and interesting way. I live along North Carolina's coast and I never knew about a couple of our beacons. I like the maps and directions that show right where each beacon can be found. I also like the Points of Interest section at the end of each chapter that reveal other historic sites and tours that are near to the lighthouses.
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Summary: Great book for travelers or history buffs!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. The content was well-researched and presented in an organized manner. I found the subject matter very interesting without being boring. It also made me want to take a few weeks off of work to explore the coastline. I had no idea that there were so many historical lighthouses in this one area. It was also obvious that the author loves her work. The details as welll as added points of interest make this a very well rounded book. I highly recommend it! I am also looking forward to her next release.
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Summary: Informative and helpful
Review: This is a good, concise, accurate book. I took it with my on my travels to see the lighthouses in North Carolina. As I traveled, it was helpful in finding each lighthouse and reading about the history. It was also helpful in finding one particular lighthouse which was in a very remote location. Thanks. I recommend it highly.
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