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Hatteras Light - by  Philip Gerard (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Hatteras Light - by Philip Gerard (Paperback)

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  • Set off the treacherous Outer Banks of North Carolina during the final days of the First World War, Hatteras Light is the compelling story of the dedicated keepers of the Hatteras lighthouse and their tightly knit community.
  • About the Author: Philip Gerard is the author of five novels and eight books of nonfiction, including Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey Through the Heart of North Carolina and The Patron Saint of Dreams, winner of the 2012 North American Gold Medal in Essay/Creative Nonfiction from The Independent Publisher.
  • 232 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical

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About the Book



Compelling story of the dedicated keepers of Hatteras lighthouse, set off NC's Outer Banks during the final days of WWI.



Book Synopsis



Set off the treacherous Outer Banks of North Carolina during the final days of the First World War, Hatteras Light is the compelling story of the dedicated keepers of the Hatteras lighthouse and their tightly knit community. For generations these men have drawn their livelihood from the sea, served in the rescue of shipwreck victims, and guarded seagoers from the hazardous shoals. Their wives and daughters endure a difficult, solitary life, their fortitude constantly tested. Loyal to one another and to a traditional way of life, the islanders are suspicious of outsiders and censorious of those who leave. The insular world of these Hatterasmen disrupts when a German U-boat reveals itself offshore, indiscriminately sinking civilian and military vessels, challenging the courage of the lifesavers, and signaling the dawning of a darker, less honorable age. Over a few crucial days, we become intimate with these men and women, and with the German officers aboard U-55 who have made the islanders' lives hell. What emerges is an adventure story full of wisdom and compassion, a novel unfailingly accurate in portraying the struggle of man and sea, man against man, and of men and women. Based on historical fact, Philip Gerard's novel is a powerful book whose storytelling represents the most human tendencies in life and art.

Philip Gerard is the author of five novels and eight books of nonfiction, including Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey Through the Heart of North Carolina and The Patron Saint of Dreams, winner of the 2012 North American Gold Medal in Essay/Creative Nonfiction from The Independent Publisher.



About the Author



Philip Gerard is the author of five novels and eight books of nonfiction, including Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey Through the Heart of North Carolina and The Patron Saint of Dreams, winner of the 2012 North American Gold Medal in Essay/Creative Nonfiction from The Independent Publisher.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Blair
Theme: World War I, 20th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Philip Gerard
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1997
TCIN: 1009428311
UPC: 9780895871664
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-0465
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What historical event is central to the story?

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Q: What community does the book focus on?

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Philip Gerard, known for both novels and nonfiction.

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Q: What challenges do the characters face?

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  • A: Characters face challenges from a German U-boat and the dangers of the sea.

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