A celebration of the great American lighthouses, their keepers, their histories, and their ongoing stories For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped

A history of the lighthouse which examines its technical development in the United States

Discusses the history of lighthouses throughout the United States, the impact of technology on their development, and examples from Maine, California, Washingto

Harrison explores approximately 180 lighthouses that have been destroyed or torn down along the American coast. 125 photos.