The Lighthouse Handbook New England and Canadian Maritimes

For centuries the lighthouses of New England and the Canadian Maritimes have played a key role in the history and lore of both the United States and Canada. From formidable structures, such as Maine's Portland Head Light and Boston Light (America's oldest light station), to Nova Scotia's Sambro Island (the oldest lighthouse in the Americas), these beacons have guided ships for centuries and endeared themselves to lighthouse fans everywhere. -- Back cover.