Keepers of the Light: a History of British Columbia's Lighthouses and Their Keepers
Hardcover
1985 · Madeira Park, B. C.
by Graham, Donald
Madeira Park, B. C.: Harbour Publishing Ltd.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. 0920080650 . A barely shelfworn edition that is otherwise Fine in a Near Fine dust-jacket with similar wear ; This book tells the story of the British Columbia lighthouses from their early days as simple beacons to their present-day roles as tourist destinations and community landmarks. The author examines the lighthouses and their keepers from a historical perspective, describing the physical and emotional challenges of their job. He also looks at the lighthouses and their keepers in the context of BC's maritime history.; 8vo; 269 pages . (Inventory #: 59296)